Training Log Archive: AliMas

Very easy on the seat again then a meadows lap. A few niggles here and there but generally holding together. Not sure how good training will be during the week as unfortunately I am busy busy.

Easy shaking out with Thomas. I hadn't considered that yesterdays strides would cause doms and very tight hip flexors, but it did.

Scottish Student Champs XC at Balgownie

Pretty stupid idea to run but for some reason it called me and was nice to do a race without any real expectation. Started easy round the fields, took a little tumble on the twisty bit then worked my way through a little after this. Found myself in an excellent pack of Eddie, Finlay, Cam and a couple of others popping about. Pace felt quite nice and I became maybe a bit too content with how I was doing as didn't real feel any need to push on. Pack stayed strong until the beginning of the third lap when Edward decided to put the gas on. My legs ran out of energy a bit with this but I didn't slow too much and could cling onto Cam and a Stirling guy. Took a couple of places on the downhill but then had zero speed when I hit the fields at the end and despite increasing gurn levels I lost a few places.

Hip flexors were a little sore throughout and legs not feeling ideal levels of zip for a xc but it didn't bother me much so overall I'm pleased with this.

Easy Meadows with some strides.

Very easy Seat, was nice and peaceful.

Back to the flat from Kings then onto Craigmillar with Callum before meeting Timothy at Cameron Toll for a quick shop. Not feeling ruined but just generally lethargic.

SSS, just like the old days. Joined by Tim and Matt.