The Crohn’s Crusaders

There hasn’t been much science involved in Damian’s training but you will find a log of his training rides below.

22.02.2009 Belgrave Sth

Approx 20

Post-wedding slow ride near Kitchy’s place. Bit too much traffic to enjoy.

21.02.2009 Mordialloc return

(x2 - 1 with Adam & 1 with Marika) Approx 110

First one fast, 2nd one slow

17.02.2009 Albert Park

4 laps with Marika

12.02.2009 Sth Melb - Portsea (return) via Arthurs Seat

• 215.52
• 27.76
• 7:45:46
• 61

Rode to VSL#3 conference and gave presentation on the project

08.02.2009 Sth Melb - Frankston (return)

• 90.5 29
• 3:07:13
• 43

Rode with Matt at his pace. Felt great and really fresh (althogh I have had a nice break with only 1 ride last weekend and no TriBal windtrainer this week). Conditions were nice, not much wind and nice and cool (after 47degrees yesterday)

01.02.2009 Jog - Tan

1 lap of tan with bluey, aimee, renee. Approx 19min

31.01.2009 Sth Melb - Mordialloc (return)

• 56.83
• 31.13
• 1:49:34
• 43

Rode alone. Aimed for a short sharp ride averaging over 30kph. Was my fastest ever ave speed. (must admit I drafted a triathlete for about 25km though!)

27.01.2009 TriBal Windtrainer Session

45min - 1hr n/a Great session. Was approx 36degrees celsius (or more) and I was quite tight from yesterday’s ride but I pushed really hard and didn’t cramp once. Drank 2 litres of Gatorade and 800ml water during session (v hot). Had a chiro appointment prior to session and felt great afterwards

26.01.2009 Sth Melb - Arthurs Seat (return)

• 162.16
• 26.41
• 6:08:19
• 64

Rode with Robert and Pearcey. Huge headwind on way out but pushed v hard into it. hammered through mornington to safety beach and then hit wall for Arthurs Seat. Just turned legs over carefully so as to avoid cramp on return. Huge tailwind on return was great. very hot

25.01.2009 Sth Melb - Mordialloc (return)

• 57.29
• 29.03
• 1:58:27
• 47

Rode alone. Aimed for a short sharp ride averaging over 30kph. Huge headwind on way out (didn’t leave til 4pm). Didn’t feel too quick. Big tailwind on way back was nice

24.01.2009 Tanjil Bren to Baw Baw (return)

• 33.72
• 12.96
• 2:36:05
• 56

At Marika’s pace. Wanted to ride from Noojee but the road didn’t look too inviting and we started a bit late in the day so just went from Tanjil Bren

20.01.2009 TriBal Windtrainer Session

• 1:00:00

Good session. Didn’t cramp until the last 2 minutes (both calves). v hot

19.01.2008 Swim

• 3 x 250m
• 2 x underwater max. v sloppy tired swim

18.01.2009 Rochester Back Roads

• 64.94
• 29.06
• 2:14:04
• 36

Rode alone. Hot, Flat, Dry. Tried to push hard but didn’t have much energy. Only saw 13 cars in over 2 hours (very nice)