Training Log Archive: JessTIn the 31 days ending Oct 31, 2011:
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Monday Oct 31, 2011 #
Strength and conditioning 30:00 [3]
Circuit at home - decided circuits at the gym was too much running for tonight after the weekends' exertions!! 9 exercises, 80secs on/10 secs off.
Cycling warm up/down 30:00 [2]
In the garage on the turbo!!
Sunday Oct 30, 2011 #
Running long 3:44:00 [3] 18.4 km (12:10 / km) +1300m 9:00 / km
After a full highland breakfast, we left the fog and wind of Applecross behind and headed towards Kintail with the intention of doing a long run in the sheltered glen. Weather had changed for the better so we decided on another munro adventure:) a bit too late in the day for the sisters, so we ran up the other side to Beinn Fhada. A fairly tough start with the long climb up through the heather, legs tired but able to push on well. Once on the ridge it was a rocky few km's, which was pretty slow progress. A good fun scramble though! In places the ridge was pretty narrow with steep drops either side, so no rushing on! Once at the end of the rocky ridge it was a fast couple of km on a sudden flattish expanse of grass up to the munro summit. Starting to feel pretty tired. Glad for a nice descent, we headed down a stalker's path into the northern valley. Ended feeling quite strong in the last couple of km.
Life is good!!
Life is good!!
Saturday Oct 29, 2011 #
Running long 2:48:00 [3] 11.2 km (15:00 / km) +1030m 10:17 / km
Up to Torridon for the day. Blustery but not too bad so decided to head into the hills. We ran the alligin horseshoe, starting up the valley to the saddle. The wind hit but we battled on. Still clear on the first top, but as we were heading along the (sandy!) ridge towards the main peak the clag came down. Not able to see and being blown about was pretty hairy! Decided to skirt round the horns as they were a bit exposed. Quite a steep rocky descent until we hit the path at the bottom and a lovely couple of km running back down the stream.
Friday Oct 28, 2011 #
Note
(rest day)
Travelling to Applecross.
Thursday Oct 27, 2011 #
Note
(rest day)
Tired, hallowe'en discos and sickness and diarrhoea bug going round so playing it safe tonight!
Wednesday Oct 26, 2011 #
Running 50:00 [3] 6.0 km (8:20 / km)
Beinn Lora run. Feeling a bit tired towards the end of the up hill.
Tuesday Oct 25, 2011 #
Running warm up/down 35:00 [3]
Good warm up out to little ganavan. Short warm down back to atlantis.
Running intervals 22:00 [4] 2.8 km (7:51 / km)
220m x 12 along the esplanade. Feeling strong tonight, times on the whole got gradually faster.
Tight hamstring from the weekend- pretty sore to walk but loosens off ok to be able to run. Lots of stretching, hope it'll calm down.
Tight hamstring from the weekend- pretty sore to walk but loosens off ok to be able to run. Lots of stretching, hope it'll calm down.
Monday Oct 24, 2011 #
Running warm up/down 20:00 [1]
Bit of cycling and running.
Strength and conditioning 40:00 [3]
Circuits.
Feeling tired - struggling to keep the high knees high and te burpees bouncy today!!
Feeling tired - struggling to keep the high knees high and te burpees bouncy today!!
Sunday Oct 23, 2011 #
Running warm up/down 20:00 [3]
Distinct lack of warm down.
Orienteering race 48:58 [4] 6.3 km (7:46 / km)
First leg of SHI relay. Started pretty quickly, feeling good. Slightly wary of being out in the front so slowed up a bit until confident in the terrain. Lost a bit of time picking a straight route through tough stuff rather than out to path. A couple of errors by others saw me out in the lead again, feeling confident but starting to tire. Feeling really tired by the end but held on to a minute lead. The Orr's did the rest of the business to finish 2nd:) great performances from all 9 of us meant complete domination-great end to a fab weekend of racing!
(Shame about the 9hour journey home!)
(Shame about the 9hour journey home!)
Saturday Oct 22, 2011 #
Event: Senior Home International
Running warm up/down 35:00 [3]
Warm up and a good warm down to old mining buildings so I'm not stiff for tomorrow.
Orienteering race 1:25:30 [4] 10.6 km (8:04 / km) +115m 7:39 / km
What a disaster. Started ok, but a bit distracted. Lost a huge amount of time on number 3 through being distracted. Nailed number 4, then another big mistake to 5. From then on I lost all confidence and faffed around, running near to the control then doubting myself. Good flow through last few short legs. Very disappointed:(
Luckily James made up for my awful run!
Luckily James made up for my awful run!
Friday Oct 21, 2011 #
Running 24:00 [2] 3.5 km (6:51 / km)
Wee run from home. Tide in, lots of birds.
Put the waterproof socks to the test - they're amazing!! Even ran through the edge of the sea and kept my feet dry!
Put the waterproof socks to the test - they're amazing!! Even ran through the edge of the sea and kept my feet dry!
Thursday Oct 20, 2011 #
Running 38:00 [2] 5.5 km (6:55 / km)
Thought if I can't run today, I shouldn't be running SHI's, so I dragged myself out. Actually felt much better than I thought:) Absolutely freezing, good to get the blood pumping a bit, but cold feet and a frozen forehead - waterproof socks and a hat next time!
Core, ankle and specific exercises 30:00 [3]
Wednesday Oct 19, 2011 #
Note
(sick)
Hmm...feel odd, completely whacked. Early night, see what happens.
Tuesday Oct 18, 2011 #
Note
Should've got out today. Lie-in, tidying up for guests.
Monday Oct 17, 2011 #
Running warm up/down 25:00 [2]
Strength and conditioning 35:00 [4]
Circuits.
Sunday Oct 16, 2011 #
Running long 2:00:00 [3] 13.0 km (9:14 / km) +800m 7:04 / km
Morning run with the girls from the bunkhouse. Up Buckden Pike (got a bit lost in the fog), down the ridge a bit then I cut it short to get on the road. A good long run still. Fairly easy running again.
Great weekend:)
Great weekend:)
Saturday Oct 15, 2011 #
Running warm up/down 15:00 [3]
Running long 1:44:00 [3] 11.2 km (9:17 / km)
FRA 3rd leg. Great to get a full ladies team out. Fairly easy running. Beautiful day:)
Thursday Oct 13, 2011 #
Running 53:30 [3] 10.0 km (5:21 / km)
Run from Gran's round the fields and back via the castle. Lovely day. Running's so easy when it's all flat!!
Back for 2nd stint of apple raking and picking.
Back for 2nd stint of apple raking and picking.
Wednesday Oct 12, 2011 #
Running long 1:27:00 [3] 16.0 km (5:26 / km)
Run from Dunwich Cliffs. The usual Minsmere circuit with Jo - mix of forest paths, fields and beach. Then I ran from the cliffs to the pub in Middleton - picked up the pace a bit and was ready for a sizeable meal:) About half and half for the 2 parts of the run.
Tuesday Oct 11, 2011 #
Running 38:00 [2] 5.5 km (6:55 / km)
Run with Jo from Gran's, round the college, castle, mere and back.
Monday Oct 10, 2011 #
Running 21:00 [3]
Lap of the park with Jo.
Strength and conditioning 20:00 [3]
Circuits with Jo in the garden.
Sunday Oct 9, 2011 #
Cycling 1:30:00 [3]
2 laps of usual cycle route taking in the disused railway. First lap with mum and dad, 2nd by myself.
Saturday Oct 8, 2011 #
Running 30:00 [3] 5.5 km (5:27 / km)
Travel home, then run with mum and dad round canley and memorial park.
Friday Oct 7, 2011 #
Running warm up/down 35:00 [2] 5.5 km (6:22 / km)
Run to Ganavan and back.
Running hills 19:00 [4]
Tarmac hills. 5 reps from Ganavan up to the bench, birches view point. Mix of steep hill and flattish inbetween bits, good to help stretch out after short burns. 1.55, 1.55, 1.56, 1.53, 1.53.
Thursday Oct 6, 2011 #
Note
(rest day)
Meeting in Perth.
Wednesday Oct 5, 2011 #
Running warm up/down 15:00 [2]
Hop over to Creag Mhic from Ardnaskie side.
Orienteering 40:00 [3] 4.5 km (8:53 / km)
Turn about navigating and talking about what we're doing on Creag Mhic with Briony. The sun even came out for us - sunset on Creag Mhic is beautiful:)
Tuesday Oct 4, 2011 #
Running warm up/down 24:00 [2] 3.0 km (8:00 / km)
Running intervals 26:00 [4] 4.4 km (5:55 / km)
Roughly 220m x 2, 400m x 2, 600m x 2, 400m x 2, 220m x 2. Pretty blustery out on the esplanade tonight!
Monday Oct 3, 2011 #
Running warm up/down 15:00 [1]
Strength and conditioning 45:00 [3]
The usual.
Knee a wee bit sore, I'll do the usual running tomorrow and Wednesday, then stick to biking and s&c Thursday/Friday I think.
Knee a wee bit sore, I'll do the usual running tomorrow and Wednesday, then stick to biking and s&c Thursday/Friday I think.
Sunday Oct 2, 2011 #
Running long 3:15:00 [3] 15.0 km (13:00 / km) +1000m 9:45 / km
Run with Bex from Druimavuic. Started up the track, onto the ridge and around the tops to Beinn Sgulaird (937m). Waited for James at the top and then started the descent-a steep descent dropping most of the 937m in about 1.5km. From there it was a 5km run back along the track in the valley to the car. Cloudy day, but pretty cool!
Great weekend:) Glad I rested on Thursday/Friday to make the most of it.
Great weekend:) Glad I rested on Thursday/Friday to make the most of it.
Saturday Oct 1, 2011 #
Orienteering 58:00 [2] 5.0 km (11:36 / km)
Training on Aird's Park. Pretty steady going, but felt good.
Orienteering 1:00:00 [3] 6.6 km (9:05 / km)
Afternoon training on Coille Nathais. Head to head with varying butterfly things with James, Bex and Fiona. Feeling good and really enjoyed the area. 2 small wobbles.
Running 20:00 [1]