Training Log Archive: Becks

Warm up run to the start of the WRE at Dalruzion. Tired. Pulse was higher than it should have been. Hoped that once I got a map in my hand in a great new area that would all be forgotten.

And it did feel better for a whole 3.5 mins, until I totally screwed up number one. Stopped too soon on the first green because I just drifted from the cairn, dropped down too low, realised I was an idiot who was now below the crags, then ran back up and finally got it. Must have been 3 minutes down already. That was my second worst mistake, but the entire thing was scrappy and slow. Just couldn't find a rhythm in my running, apart from going to six, where I promptly dropped way too low, relocated off 7 (shhiiiitttt), and had to go all the way back up again.

So yes. Men's elite in a tough forest after a big week's training: silly idea. I am also concerned at how high my pulse was. It has been a tough week, so probably just tired. The area is great - I will look forward to going back when rested and up for it, then I can do it some real justice!

Graeme: the section in the open from 10-13 was just cruel!

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