Training Log Archive: Olivia

Forgotten how painful this can be

Spring Cup 3, Slieve Croob. Gorgeous day to be out in the mountains, I really enjoyed the course. One wobble to 2 where I banana-ed in via 7, probably lost a couple of minutes. I just had nothing in the tank so was wandering up the hills and hobbling across them. I could see MarkP in front of me but just couldn't catch him.

H&D Rocky, route takes in Rocky, Tornamrock, Pierce's Castle and Altataggart (nicked from Susan). Rocky was very steep and very crowded, kept getting passed by a girl who would then constantly throw her elbows out, which happened to be at nose height due to hands on knees climbing. Worked hard to pass her up the top of Rocky and dropped her on the way down to the saddle. Was worried about hitting Tornamrock within 25 mins, but I was ok, went through in 22.30ish. Caught a few people on the flatish run over to Pierce's Castle and spent the rest of the race trying to stay in front of them. Underfoot was lovely, everything was so dry there was no slipping and sliding, even through the peat hags section!

Tough class. Was loving the glute bridge on a wobble board. Oh and the rope slams, such a good stress reliever. Thankfully with very little running, legs are still shattered but with O tomorrow and H&D on Thurs they aren't getting a rest anytime soon.

Short warm up - 2 laps really isn't enough

4 down to 2 in 15s intervals. Had absolutely nothing in the tank tonight so I wasn't surprised to be lapping 96s-102s. Very warm out. I quite liked it! John mixed up the rest tonight (usually half for this session) but instead we had 4 mins after the first rep, the next 3 had 3 mins, then 3 x 2 mins and the last 2 had 1 min. Not sure if it was cos of the heat or he just fancied a change.

Proper 4 lap warm down with Susan