Training Log Archive: andyd

Scottish relays - 2nd leg running men's open with James and Ross. Really enjoyed it. The first bit of forest as you headed out from the start was unbelievably nice, almost groomed to perfection. It might have got a bit rougher after that, but not much, and I didn't notice. Some hills, some folks to run against and a fun course in nice terrain. Felt like I had a lot more running in me than yesterday. Made a parallel error on 9 for a minute or 2, but that was the worst of the mistakes and happy with the run. Team ended mid-pack which was not too bad for having a couple of old guys.

Thought I still had enough left in my legs to bag some Munros so went for the easiest in the book - from Glenshee ski area, which seems like a real cheat as you start from 675 m and the first summit takes about 10 mins! 3 munros in 2 hours: Cairnwell, Carn a'Gheoidh, Carn Aosda. Jogged half and walked half but was tireder than I thought from the relay and really slowed by the end.

Event: Jubilee Five - Scottish Championships (Inc. WOC selection races)
 

Scottish Champs at Glen Feardar. M40L, 10.9 km. A tough one, and it didn't go too well. Really wasn't there either technically or physically. Lots of errors, missing controls in vague areas then dithering around, and really toiling physically. One to forget! Best put it down to too much work, too little sleep and a 1:15 map :).

Lunchtime. Coastal hills to Ganavan. Over all the tops, trying to push the ups. Not feeling too perky - better for the cooler weather, though.

Lochandubh loop from home (opposite direction to normal). The midges were absolutely appalling. Have always thought that they couldn't find you when you're running, but if you're running through a continuous midge cloud they don't have much work to do.