Another Number
There is still some rubber left on my sneakers, which is good because my Toyota Levin AE86 isn't finished. I have just signed up for much more pain. My second ever road race will be the Point to Pinnacle. It is a 21.4km run up Mt. Wellington, which is 1.2km high. 3 hours 20 minutes is the max time we are given, which will be easy to obtain unless I have to crawl or die.
I did a 20km run/walk yesterday. Someone wants me to run with them up the mountain this Saturday...
If I am still unfit after that, I may look at doing a duathlon in the distant future. There is a duathlon on this Sunday at Baskerville raceway, my home track.
Another idea to get fit for professional motor sport: Remove the rubber boot around your cars gearstick to allow hot air, fumes, and noise to enter the cabin. Turn the heater on full. Put all of your clothes on, and a helmet. Do the seat belt up really tight. Drive around in traffic really fast on a hot day for a few hours, with the windows closed.
I am joking of course (which does not rule out anything I may/may not have done), but I have found that dealing with heat is much easier with some basic fitness.
I did a 20km run/walk yesterday. Someone wants me to run with them up the mountain this Saturday...
If I am still unfit after that, I may look at doing a duathlon in the distant future. There is a duathlon on this Sunday at Baskerville raceway, my home track.
Another idea to get fit for professional motor sport: Remove the rubber boot around your cars gearstick to allow hot air, fumes, and noise to enter the cabin. Turn the heater on full. Put all of your clothes on, and a helmet. Do the seat belt up really tight. Drive around in traffic really fast on a hot day for a few hours, with the windows closed.
I am joking of course (which does not rule out anything I may/may not have done), but I have found that dealing with heat is much easier with some basic fitness.
posted by Jonny at 10/27/2008 03:56:00 pm
5 Comments:
You would think you're a fitness addict!
Well, I could post more pictures of cars if you would like. I get most responce when I talk about home making and how to listen to women. Why people want to read my thoughts on this is beyond me.
It is a fair question... I think it may have something to do with the fact that other people have thoughts on these issues too...
Or the old fashion, "If I comment on Jonny's blog, then he'll make me Orange and poppyseed muffins."
Not sure.
You're going in Point to Pinnacle, huh? Me too. See you there.
You had better do some serious training if you want to finish the race. I ran/walked from Casino to pinnacle today. The hill is not the problem, just the distance.
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