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Sunday Nov 2, 2008 #
Running warm up/down 10:00 [2] 1.3 km (7:42 / km) +70m 6:04 / km
ahr:140 max:156 shoes: Silva K80 dobs
A very stiff and sore jog to the start. Gosh, everything hurts! Especially those soon-to-be-ex-big toenails.
Orienteering race (Score) 1:05:58 9.37 km (7:02 / km) +400m 5:48 / km
ahr:153 max:167 shoes: Silva K80 dobs
The Tinto Twin day event, aka the Scottish Score Champs, at Rachan and Dreva, on a stupendous day. If winter is going to be like this, bring it on! Clear as a bell and the sunshine was too warm for me to need to wear a T-shirt under my light O-top. Fab.
For once it was clear from first glance that it was perfectly achievable to collect all of the controls in the allotted time, despite the slow and creaky pace dictated by yesterday's travails. Running out up the hill towards Trahenna was fantastic; coming back looking at the snow-topped Culter fells was even better. The controls were, well, pretty easy. Unfortunately the area is small, so to get enough distance and choice in, the planners made use of two grotty little bits of wood at the S side of the map, forcing a long run along tarmac - not great in studs. The only control I stuffed was in the second bit of wood, where all the veg on the map had been decimated by forestry work, and was all lying on the ground. Apart from that, though, it was grand. Just wish I'd been able to run faster!
For once it was clear from first glance that it was perfectly achievable to collect all of the controls in the allotted time, despite the slow and creaky pace dictated by yesterday's travails. Running out up the hill towards Trahenna was fantastic; coming back looking at the snow-topped Culter fells was even better. The controls were, well, pretty easy. Unfortunately the area is small, so to get enough distance and choice in, the planners made use of two grotty little bits of wood at the S side of the map, forcing a long run along tarmac - not great in studs. The only control I stuffed was in the second bit of wood, where all the veg on the map had been decimated by forestry work, and was all lying on the ground. Apart from that, though, it was grand. Just wish I'd been able to run faster!
Saturday Nov 1, 2008 #
Running race (Hill race) 1:01:18 [5] 11.55 km (5:18 / km) +525m 4:19 / km
ahr:167 max:172 shoes: Inov8 RocLite
It was a fine sunny morning. I had read an e-mail on the Carnethy distribution list about some spurious madcap event called the "British Military Fitness 10k" at Dreghorn. Beccy was still ill and gave me a pass. It seemed that there was nothing for it but to go and show the squaddies what for. Tally ho!
I've been a bit ropey the last couple of days so had no expectations whatsoever, I felt a bit ropey again when I found out that the entry fee was £20, but managed to stay on my feet and find my way back to the car to get changed. Being the last to enter I missed the pep talk and the route description, but was there to take part in the "warm up". Hmmm. The only other person I knew - out of about 80 - was Lorna. This could all go horribly wrong. Oh well!
Bang, and off we ran through a lovely big puddle. A guy lead off and ran hard, so quickly there was a small group of 5 of us at the head of the field. Hmm, either everyone else is taking it easy because they know something I don't, or I might be in with a shout here. I was feeling good. 1km in, leader suddenly stopped and said "I think we're off route". Ah. Turn left, up the hill, hmm, I'm in the lead. 0.5km later I stop, and say loudly, "I was having a wazz when the route was being described, does anyone know where to go?" Ex leader pipes up "when we did this last year we were up there".
Idiot.
Serious grind uphill. No markers. Head back towards the side of the wood above Bonaly. A marker! It's the 1km one. I check my GPS. 2.6km. Sh*te.
On on. The five had become four, and up the hill it became me and another bloke. He was pretty decent on the climbs, and overtook me for a brief stretch over Harbour hill - mostly because I came across one of the two "obstacles" and hadn't a clue what to do - but I powered away from him on the long track down to the reservoir, 30s lead. Oops, it's up all the way back to Capelaw and the Castlelaw col. The other two have caught up the second-placed guy. Somehow I hang on and increase my lead. Hm. Catch up some of the 5kmers. Fly down the track towards Bonaly. Sgt Major Nutter screams "straight through the mud" and I duly do so and shower him and the photographer. Better leg it. No sign of the followers Holy cow.
I hang on to record a surprise victory. Woo! Well chuffed. I was running OK, but I must say that my position was more a reflection of the quality of the field than any sudden burst of fitness of my part! Still. It's who turns up on the day who counts. Huzzah!
I've been a bit ropey the last couple of days so had no expectations whatsoever, I felt a bit ropey again when I found out that the entry fee was £20, but managed to stay on my feet and find my way back to the car to get changed. Being the last to enter I missed the pep talk and the route description, but was there to take part in the "warm up". Hmmm. The only other person I knew - out of about 80 - was Lorna. This could all go horribly wrong. Oh well!
Bang, and off we ran through a lovely big puddle. A guy lead off and ran hard, so quickly there was a small group of 5 of us at the head of the field. Hmm, either everyone else is taking it easy because they know something I don't, or I might be in with a shout here. I was feeling good. 1km in, leader suddenly stopped and said "I think we're off route". Ah. Turn left, up the hill, hmm, I'm in the lead. 0.5km later I stop, and say loudly, "I was having a wazz when the route was being described, does anyone know where to go?" Ex leader pipes up "when we did this last year we were up there".
Idiot.
Serious grind uphill. No markers. Head back towards the side of the wood above Bonaly. A marker! It's the 1km one. I check my GPS. 2.6km. Sh*te.
On on. The five had become four, and up the hill it became me and another bloke. He was pretty decent on the climbs, and overtook me for a brief stretch over Harbour hill - mostly because I came across one of the two "obstacles" and hadn't a clue what to do - but I powered away from him on the long track down to the reservoir, 30s lead. Oops, it's up all the way back to Capelaw and the Castlelaw col. The other two have caught up the second-placed guy. Somehow I hang on and increase my lead. Hm. Catch up some of the 5kmers. Fly down the track towards Bonaly. Sgt Major Nutter screams "straight through the mud" and I duly do so and shower him and the photographer. Better leg it. No sign of the followers Holy cow.
I hang on to record a surprise victory. Woo! Well chuffed. I was running OK, but I must say that my position was more a reflection of the quality of the field than any sudden burst of fitness of my part! Still. It's who turns up on the day who counts. Huzzah!
Running (Warm up/down) 15:00 [2] 3.0 km (5:00 / km)
shoes: Inov8 RocLite
Thought I'd better warm down a bit, really, as my left calf and glute were both tighter than a gnat's chuff. I suddenly realised that both my big toe nails also hurt like b*ggery. Argh. That's me officially back to hill racing then. No toe nails but a big grin on the fizzog. GREAT!
Wednesday Oct 29, 2008 #
Running warm up/down (Warm up/down) 31:40 5.46 km (5:48 / km)
ahr:137 shoes: Asics Gel Landreth 3
Warm up around the loch, then drills; warm down around the track, 3 x 10s sprints, then around the field and back to the chariot. Proper cold today! Leggings, helly, jacket, hat, gloves... felt like Michelin Man.
Running intervals 24:00 [5] 5.95 km (4:02 / km)
ahr:162 max:173 shoes: Asics Gel Landreth 3
Having missed the FVO session last night I was determined to go to the track today and do it by myself. So I did. But it's not as much fun by yourself, and it's definitely harder to push yourself to the same level if there's noone else around to chase or stay in front of.
Mindful of Coach Stevenson's comments about this being at 10km pace - second hand from Jon's log! - I set off at that sort of pace, but found it difficult to stay constant. Mostly the first lap was harder, the second a bit slower, and then the final 3/4 lap harder again. Hmm, not the plan of the session. I wasn't too consistent in my rep pace either - a disappointing 3:43/km, then 3:45(!), then 3:36 and two 3:38s to finish. Distances: 1085m, 1070m, 1115m, 1105m,1100m. I wouldn't exactly be setting a 10km field alight! Well, I WAS on me tod. Apart from one girl walking back and forth over a 10m section of the track with big ear defenders on, and some bloke standing with a clipboard taking notes. Hmm. And people say that orienteers are weird?
Mindful of Coach Stevenson's comments about this being at 10km pace - second hand from Jon's log! - I set off at that sort of pace, but found it difficult to stay constant. Mostly the first lap was harder, the second a bit slower, and then the final 3/4 lap harder again. Hmm, not the plan of the session. I wasn't too consistent in my rep pace either - a disappointing 3:43/km, then 3:45(!), then 3:36 and two 3:38s to finish. Distances: 1085m, 1070m, 1115m, 1105m,1100m. I wouldn't exactly be setting a 10km field alight! Well, I WAS on me tod. Apart from one girl walking back and forth over a 10m section of the track with big ear defenders on, and some bloke standing with a clipboard taking notes. Hmm. And people say that orienteers are weird?
Tuesday Oct 28, 2008 #
Note
(rest day)
Hmph. Far too late getting away from the orifice to get to intervals. Unchuffed; it's probably the last chance I had of track time until the end of November, unless I can find a friendly athletics club near Stockport who wouldn't mind a guest runner joining them for the next few weeks...
Monday Oct 27, 2008 #
Strength training (Pilates) 35:00 [2]
Some new exercises to test us this week - thanks (?) Jase. Think it'll take a while before we perfect the GG pose. And my back was well Widow Twangy after all that running whilst bent double yesterday.
Record turnout of 18 thanks to the guest appearance of pilates professional Geoff, Kirsty BJ and young speed demon Ali McL.
Record turnout of 18 thanks to the guest appearance of pilates professional Geoff, Kirsty BJ and young speed demon Ali McL.
Strength training (Circuits) 25:00 [4]
Some changes to the circuits routine as well, to keep us guessing. I was paired up with young Spongey for the exercises, who was able to do two step ups to my one, or so it seemed - fast feet, no wonder he can run so quickly! I think that I got him on the other exercises, though :-) Those crunches are going to hurt tomorrow...