Overall knee was good this week, no major problems. I've got a 3/4 hour increase in total training time which seems like a reasonable increase and my knee tolerated it. Was hoping to get more biking in but the agility trial threw off my schedule. Didn't want to overdue it with a local bike ride on Saturday and then not be able to do my 'big' trail ride in the mountains on Sunday. Same amount of walking as last week, got to keep the pups in shape.
I have no more agility trials scheduled in July so I'm hoping to spend the next few weeks ramping up my mountain bike mileage. Those off-road tri's are all about the bike so I need a lot more time in the saddle than I've been putting in. Plus it's summer, got to enjoy the trails as much as I can especially at the higher elevations. The snow will be flying up there again in the blink of an eye.
Some good agility training this week too. The majority of Strum's dogwalk sessions were successful, even out at the practice field and with a dogwalk in a sequence. Are we finally getting some consistency? Can I dare to dream? He's also coming along with his entries with the 2x2's. He already knows how to weave but I'm putting him through the 2x2 method to work on entries since he's having a hard time with the other method I was using. He got a difficult entry at class on Thursday so maybe we're making some progress but I need to see it a million more times before I believe it's for real. Lola's been rocking the backyard weave poles. I send her through for a few reps. a few times a week. Wish I'd trusted her at the trial this weekend though, sheesh, I'll bet she would have gotten her entry if I had given her the chance.
MONDAY
Walk-2 miles a.m., (Cody & Lola)
Swim-2425 yards/1 hour p.m., Masters at Spruce Pool, Jane coach
Knee good
TUESDAY
Run/Walk-2 miles, 30 mins. (2 mins. run/1 min. walk) plus 1 mile/20 mins. - warm-up/cool down (Cody & Strummer)
Knee good
WEDNESDAY
Walk-3 miles/1 hour a.m., (Cody & Strummer)
Backyard Agility a.m.-Strummer-running dogwalk and 2x2 weaves
Lola-weaves, entries and distance with 6 poles
Biscuit Eaters Agility-Strummer, p.m.-running dogwalk went great, ran some short sequences (parts of a Grand Prix course) including a dogwalk in sequence and all went great. Sequences with A-frame and weaves also went great.
Swim-2675 yards/1 hour p.m., Masters at Spruce Pool, Jane coach
Knee slightly wonky after evening agility practice but good again after swim practice.
THURSDAY
Run/Walk-2 miles, 30 mins. (2-3 mins. run/1 min. walk) plus 1 mile/20 mins. - warm-up/cool down (Cody & Strummer)
Backyard Agility a.m.-Strummer-2x2 weaves, 4 poles, slightly offset, <4' apart
Lola-weaves, entries and distance with 6 poles
Yard was wet & both dogs were successful but didn't do
many reps. and wanted to go back in the house. Freaks.
Agility lesson w/ Joy-Strummer, 1/2 hour, private, worked on 180's and threadles.
Knee good.
FRIDAY
USDAA Agility trial-Lola only in Masters Standard & Gamblers
Knee good.
SATURDAY
USDAA Agility trial-Lola only in Masters Standard.
3 mile/1 1/4 hour walk/hike (Kiln trail) w/ Strummer (Jonny came with and took Cody).
Knee good.
SUNDAY
3 mile walk w/ Cody & Strummer (Jonny came with and took Lola)
Mountain Bike-approx. 12 miles/2 hours, West Mag (10 minutes faster than last week for the same route)
Knee good.
WEEKLY TOTALS
Swim-5100 yards, 2 hours (all pool, no open water)
Mountain Bike-12 miles, 2 hours
Run-4 miles, 1 hour of run/walk
Total: 5 hours
Walking: 13 miles, approx. 4 hours
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