Saturday, July 29, 2006

Gentle run

I went for a gentle run around the Århus creek, still with no pain. I am pretty sure the pain in my ankle was caused by two marathons in one month. I guess that is too much for me. So, my plan is to slowly recover and strengthen my ankle again so I can be ready for Berlin marathon in september! :o)

Also, in september there's Skive løbet and Marselis løbet which I would like to participate in.

Thursday, July 27, 2006

Yeah! Back in the shoes! ;o)

So, what to do without a bike, with a bit of pain in the ankle and with a deep desire to to some physical workout? I took the chance and went for a short trip around the Århus creek. It went good, it is not more painful now than before the trip. The pain is only sporadically and thus not constant. I guess it is caused by too much running lately.

It felt so great to run again :o)
Trek 6500

I went for a Trek 6500 MTB with fluid disc brakes and front suspension. Getting it on monday :o)

Wednesday, July 26, 2006

Wrecked back tyre

I was driving a nice trip to the beach when I suddenly noticed a weird sound from the back tyre. It turned out that the rim was cracked!! The tube was popping a bit out so I went very slowly home. Time for a new bike, I guess. This one has lasted for at least 10 years, so I guess it's about time for a new one...

Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Biking around Brabrand lake

24 degrees, clear blue sky and what could be more inviting for a nice trip around Brabrand lake!

It was just amazing how many flies there were and whatever species flying around. At some point I got the feeling that they all had a conspiracy against me, they wanted either to fly into my eyes or in my mouth. Some of them succeeded, I guess that was their last mission - kamiaze flies ;o)

The time it took around the lake was 24:59 - exactly the same time as two days ago. Pretty weird.

I can feel that my legs are getting tired from the past days of workout. My average pulse was just 151 despite I was really giving my best. So perhaps I should just spoil myself tomorrow, take a "day off" and lay by the beach or some other idle "activity" :o)

Monday, July 24, 2006

Biking to Risskov along the coast and back

One of the most beautyful (in my opinion) routes for running and biking in and around Aarhus is the route next to Aarhus harbour along the coast to Risskov. I guess this is why it is also very crowdy but the bell on the bike can do something about that ;o)

On my way home through Aarhus, a cardriver stopped right in front of me. Close call - good thing to wear a helmet!

Sunday, July 23, 2006

Biking around Brabrand lake

First time I took this route on bike without measuring all the way from home. The route is pretty flat but it's still quite tough.

Thursday, July 20, 2006

First run in a week

I still got some pain in my instep so I ran very gently and with a low pace. But it was great to be out again! :o)

The sun was shining from a clear blue sky. The temperature was 26 and I was sweating a lot when I came home, just like when coming from a sauna ;o)

The route I took today was the short one around Århus creek and over the railway bridge.

Yesterday I bought a Nike singlet, it was nice to have on today in the heat.

Wednesday, July 19, 2006

Bike ride with my new Polar speedsensor

First ride with my new Polar speedsensor for my Polar S625X. That was fun!

I drove along Marselis Blvd., followed Strandvejen and a bit through the Marselis skov and back. It is so much fun to outrace everyone ;o) I've got this "gene" that noone may drive faster than me - it got its advantages and also disadvantages :-D

The sky was clear and the sun was shining, about 24 degrees celcius. What a pleasure! I still suffer a bit from an injury in my right instep. I got this injury a week ago when I ran a halv marathon. Normally this distance does not have an impact on me but for some reason, it did. I guess I will soon jump into the shoes again and try to run again.