Randy Racewalker

Randy Racewalker Keeping tabs on Master Athlete Randy's racewalking progress, and journey, both in Canada and beyond!

Sunday, September 20, 2026Well, after yesterday's solid12km session the legs are tired - This, along with my reinforcing...
09/20/2026

Sunday, September 20, 2026

Well, after yesterday's solid12km session the legs are tired - This, along with my reinforcing data (below), suggests a very easy recovery effort is in order.

It was out for an awkward 8kms in 1:01:51, averaging 7:43/km with an Avg / Max HR of 118 / 129 bpm - with the first 6 kilometers feeling awkward, in terms of technique, but started to come around in the 7th kilometer. A good sign!

I am looking forward to tomorrow's day off from racewalking to fully recover for Tuesday's light tempo.

Saturday, September 19, 2026Success with Tempo Saturday...This morning it was out for a controlled Tempo 12km effort - ...
09/19/2026

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Success with Tempo Saturday...

This morning it was out for a controlled Tempo 12km effort - And it did not disappoint!!!

I covered my hilly 12k in 1:27:38, with an average pace of 7:18/km and an Avg /Max HR of 130 / 154 bpm. I am very pleased with how comfortable and controlled this session felt.

With this early morning racewalk out of the way I can now enjoy the beautiful sunny day!

Friday, September 18, 2026With a below average range HRV, above average range HR, and tired legs...It was out for a very...
09/18/2026

Friday, September 18, 2026

With a below average range HRV, above average range HR, and tired legs...

It was out for a very easy 6km racewalk (46:16) this morning at 7:42/km average pace, with an Avg /Max HR of 114 / 123 bpm - a racewalk in the rain that I thoroughly enjoyed.

Time for extra recovery before tomorrow's 12km light tempo.

Thursday, September 17, 2026Another wonderful and surprising workout this morning...Out for a 10km light tempo effort ov...
09/17/2026

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Another wonderful and surprising workout this morning...

Out for a 10km light tempo effort over gradual rolling roads. I covered the distance in 1:12:53 at an average pace of 7:17/km with an Avg / Max HR of 121 / 139 bpm - I am very impressed with how this distance progressed and my kms clicked by a little quicker each kilometer.

I do have to say that I now have very tired legs and in need of the restful afternoon. I will also make sure that tomorrow's 6kms are nice and easy as prescribed.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026What a beautiful sunrise and a great way to do an easy, recovery, 6k along the LaHave Rive...
09/16/2026

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

What a beautiful sunrise and a great way to do an easy, recovery, 6k along the LaHave River - A little cold on the hands though!

Tuesday, September 15, 2026Does anyone know the going rate for the tooth under the pillow 🤔???Any contact information fo...
09/15/2026

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Does anyone know the going rate for the tooth under the pillow 🤔???

Any contact information for the Tooth Fairy?

Tuesday, September 15, 2026Unforseen Progression Effort...Well, what was supposed to be a light tempo workout, after a r...
09/15/2026

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Unforseen Progression Effort...

Well, what was supposed to be a light tempo workout, after a relaxing day off from racewalking, turned into a slow pickup each kilometer - UNTIL I hit the last 3k...

Yes, I really worked it this morning and am so proud of myself for the effort. I covered 8k in 57:12, averaging 7:09/km and an Avg / Max HR of 122 / 156 bpm - I will definitely take it!

Now to go get a tooth pulled!!!!

Sunday, September 13, 2026Final session for the week - an easy one....It was out the door this morning in the 7°C temper...
09/13/2026

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Final session for the week - an easy one....

It was out the door this morning in the 7°C temperature, warming up to 10°C by finish time, feeling mostly recovered from yesterday's longest racewalk in a long while.

This morning I covered an easy 8kms in 1:00:57, at an average pace of 7:37/km and an Avg / Max HR of 113 / 122 bpm. Feeling better and better as the kilometers clicked by - but making sure to keep it easy.

Looking forward to my regular racewalking day off tomorrow and I hope to just kick up my feet!!!

Saturday, September 12, 2026Sleep intervention update...Well, I started week three of my light therapy yesterday, where ...
09/12/2026

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Sleep intervention update...

Well, I started week three of my light therapy yesterday, where I now have to be within the light for two hours - So, I have added card solitaire to my routine to help me get through the time while NOT on electronics.

Overall, while this is very structured and requires quite a commitment, I am sleeping really, really well. This also helps in my racewalking recovery as my training performances have been slowly getting better / easier while gradually adding weekly mileage.

You can check out my lastest 12k session on the previous post.

All good!!!!

Saturday, September 12, 2026With my longest racewalk, in a long time, now complete...Well, out for a steady state 12kms...
09/12/2026

Saturday, September 12, 2026

With my longest racewalk, in a long time, now complete...

Well, out for a steady state 12kms in 1:28:57 with an average pace of 7:25/km, and an Avg / Max HR of 122 / 148 bpm, I am getting quite excited about things to come.

After, yet another, great night's sleep 😴 (8 hours) and solid recovery and HRV stats, I was determined to have a nice steady effort on a rolling course - Mission Accomplished!!!

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