Training Log Archive: philm64

Sport climbing with Steve (& Lynne briefly) at Wynd Cliff quarry, in the sun (tops off at times!)

Massively hard work! 8 routes. completely shattered later - sport climbing a lot harder than trad! (physically). failed on a 6b but got up 2 6a+ and at the end did a slab "6a" that was v thin - glad to onsight it.

Need to rest arms....../shoulder.

Trad climbing in Avon gorge, 2 routes, led everything, HVS 4c, HVS 5a, really felt on form today, great friction - cooler temps?

With Dom G who was happy too. Sore knee. Climb tomorrow as well.....

Short walk around Lydstep mini-peninsula - as in run last night - Liz came. So sad to see her hobbling. 9 months after operation, she wasn't enjoying the short walk & was clearly in pain. Heartbreaking.

Back to Bristol.
My flight to Athens next month has been cancelled by EasyJet. Oh.
"The disruption to your flight is beyond our control and is considered an extraordinary circumstance"

Pembrokeshire coast path run. Started out well then the run became secondary to the views & scrambling up rock spires to gawp at the cliffs. Went as far as Lydstep. Stunning evening light as well. Missed a turning back (had no map with me), so ran all the way (!) back to Manorbier bay/beach and then shuffled back up hill to finally arrive back at luxury house where i spend my 3rd night. Fab. West Wales is awesome.

https://www.strava.com/activities/4168515513

Day walk in Pembrokeshire - coast path and beyond, Marloes head area. Some great views & saw seals & pups on many beaches from above.

Sadly Liz had tried jogging saturday (on physio's advice), & her knee payback was pretty cruel. She had to drop out of the walk, & I finished the last 3km alone, then drove her back.

Staggeringly high price to pay for slipping off the climbing wall 10 months ago, and was operated on 9 months ago.

Nice to be away - 6th mini-break since my return from OO Cup. live once - live now.

https://www.strava.com/activities/4163742623

Bloc steady climbing indoor bouldering - annoyingly LH deltoid was sore this morning, and niggled during the session, but not too badly, and I quit before I had destoyed myself, too.

Off to Pembrokeshire for a few days with Liz who is there all week. Wonderful.

Sore LH achilles (!), also pain in upper chest, LHS. Plus beaten up & sore in all parts of legs.

Had intended to easy climb at Bloc (shoulder improving), but will postpone. Body says no.