Training Log Archive: Nathan

3 exams this week so training will be minimal

Very hard game against GNG, they're really physical so got knocked about a bit. Won 6-1, we actually played really well. got stood on on my shin (should have been a sending off in all fairness) so have a massive swollen cut below my knee, still, scored a header and was a good result

Football tomorrow but over the next two weeks exams are too important

Nice to get out oing again, going to get to an event a week if i can. Navigating wasn't spot on, tried to rush it when i should have got back in to the map reading more gradually but was pleased that running came so much easier, think i finished 2nd on the long but will have to see

Wanted to get on with the run so only a short warm up

Party

Extremely tough, but really enjoyed it, doing these a lot more often

First one back since before christmas, was good to see the team, did running drills, then shooting then a match

Got a new garmin for my birthday (410) with heartrate monitor. Was very strange running with one but i guess it will help. Headed over the fields which were very muddy so was impeded by this but after the first 2km it was the first time since before i was injured so was very happy with this, running in to the sunset was perfect. This also gave me a chance to reflect on the last year of orienteering. Overall i can't complain about the year. Disappointed with results on the whole for at least the first half of the year, i wasn't focused, i got distracted by things that didn't actually matter. Sorted myself out a lot after this and actually realised that this sport is what i want to do. Jircs would have been the turning point but then i got injured and because it was so soon after my straightening out that i genuinely considered giving up the sport, just thought it wasn't worth the effort. Then went to kincraig and it just motivated me massively, also, seeing photos and gps tracking of sasha, dane, joe and will at EYOC just made me realise how much i want to do well. Results began improving after this, white rose, british schools so maybe i'm on the right track now. Training began picking up again and i feel happier with doing it. So by the end it was a better season, but have a lot to work on the improve
Plans for winter
Improve cardiovascular, keep up navigation training as much as possible and keep motivation going throughout thw inter season
Plans for Spring
Still improve endurance, speed and strength work and at least one event every week.
Goals for 2013-14
Selections: England, JHI's Interland
GB: Eyoc
Results: Top 3 at british jk and jircs
These results will be a massive test both mentally and physically but i think if i put the effort in i can do it. I know a lot of people will think i can't do it, but i'm willing to put the effort in to try and prove them wrong. Bring it on.

Core when i got home

Last day of full revision