Training Log Archive: Nobs

WU

JK Long - 7th (5th M20)

Went into this very relaxed (maybe too relaxed) as wasn't too bothered about the result at the end of the day. Went off at a reasonable pace. Was a bit scrappy over the first few controls with a 30s slip at 7. Was plodding along alright up to 13. Here I made a weird mistake because I aimed off to the right and then turned left into the control, I must have just missed the flag. Ran around for ~1min then saw Fred exiting it (he started 3mins in front of me). Despite this still couldn't find the bloody flag. After another minute + of searching spud caught me ad I simultaneously found the control. Was with spud 14 and 15 but we both messed 15 by around 1min. On the exit of 15 I got away from spud and was clear for the rest of the course. From then on it was just a mix of bonk, shit nav and loss of motivation to the finish. Rolled my ankle near the end as well. Very surprised to only be 4mins down in the end. Surprisingly good confidence boost considering this was my worst run by far out of the selection races. A bit sad because if I'd got Fred at 13 and hung on to him I would have probs taken the overall W, instead I got 5th (+3mis off the lead) :(

WU

JK Middle - 2nd

Heat absolutely sapping the legs. Felt like shit from the start but just stuck the gurn on and got on with it. No big mistakes, just a few 10s slips I the circle. Very surprised and happy at the result. Shin all good so can race hard tomorrow!

WD

WU

JK Sprint - 2nd

Happy enough with this. Was slow out of the start blocks and made a number of small mistakes in the circle but nothing major and punching messed up on a control. Running felt really hard so was a struggle but managed to grind it out. Just didn’t quite have the leggies to compete with Fred today but cant be too upset with this. Shin holding up well so far.

WD

Jog and strides on the grass. Very muggy weather so was a bit of a drag but felt relaxed and fast on the strides. Excited for tomorrow!

Very easy round the lanes with Roanne just keeping some blood flowing round the legs. Lovely evening.

WU

Taper sprint round bath uni. Planned to be around 8mins but was a little bit short. 18 controls and took it at close to race pace so the nav was very intense but flow was good along with speed so very happy overall.

WD + 4 strides

Ride round the lanes to pick up car. Then told car wasn’t ready which is a nightmare because need it tomorrow. A mouse made a nest in the engine then ate through the ABS cable and one of the indicator cables. Cycled home in an absolute rage and wasn’t helped by the headwind.