Training Log Archive: SarahDIn the 30 days ending Apr 30, 2009:
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Thursday Apr 30, 2009 #
Running 40:00 [3]
Early morning run out along the river. Not feeling too bad for the time of day. Back by the boulangerie.
Wednesday Apr 29, 2009 #
Running intervals 28:00 [5]
Intervals in the Foret de Rennes. 7 x 3' + 1' on tracks. Felt surprisingly good and seemed to get better into the session. Managed not to get lost this time too :-)
Running warm up/down 27:00 [2]
Warm-up and down before / after intervals.
Stretching 15:00 [1]
Tuesday Apr 28, 2009 #
Note
Rest Day
Dinner invite for the evening and no harm in getting a bit of recovery.
Dinner invite for the evening and no harm in getting a bit of recovery.
Monday Apr 27, 2009 #
Running 48:00 [3]
Headed out to the Foret de Rennes on the north side of the city after work. Found a public parking area and followed my nose into the woods on tracks and small paths. Pleasant enough, but nothing too exciting. After a while started feeling a bit light-headed. Thought I was fairly close to the car so headed out to the nearest track, only to find that I didn't recognise anything. After a bit of an "oh dear" moment I realised I was heading S instead of E and ran through the forest until I hit a track after 5 minutes or so that I recognised. Phew.
Stretching 15:00 [1]
Sunday Apr 26, 2009 #
Running 30:00 [2]
Didn't have a great night's sleep with an achy back, but went for a bracing walk in the wind on the Point de Beg near Cameret where I stayed overnight. Felt much better after this, so when I reached Huelgoat later in the day, I decided to have a little jog instead of a walk. The forest at Huelgoat is famous for its enormous 10m boulders that are perched precariously on top of each other along the valley bottom and elsewhere. Impressive! Didn't feel too bad until I hit the hills, and I think an easy run did me good.
Stretching 15:00 [1]
Saturday Apr 25, 2009 #
Running 3:30:00 [3]
Slept in until 9:00 - luxury. Drove W to the Crozon peninsula. Left the car in Crozon, then ran a couple of km down the road to Morgat before picking up the GR34 coastal route. Followed this all the way down the E coast to the Cap de Chevre in the S, and then back up the W coast as far as the Pointe de Dinan. Absolutely classic run. First part was pine forested cliffs with the path going up and down over every little rocky promontary - excellent hill training. S end was bleaker moorland and then the W side was less severe terrain with some lovely sandy bays and quite reminiscent of parts of NW Scotland. After I'd been running for about an hour and only covered 6km, I realised I was in for a long run. It looked like about 20km on the map, but I was fully expecting it to be more in practice - and it was. Fortunately I was feeling pretty good, for the first 2 hours at least, and the sun was shining. Took a tumble at one point and realised I was tiring, but luckily the second half was generally easier running. From the Pointe de Dinan I had 5km back on the road to Crozon which was pretty slow and painful. Out for 4 hours in total, but with lots of photo stops etc.
I think this goes on my list of all time classic runs, but I would recommend finishing at the Point de Dinnes, if a lift could be arranged.
Photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/32677799@N02/sets/721...
I think this goes on my list of all time classic runs, but I would recommend finishing at the Point de Dinnes, if a lift could be arranged.
Photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/32677799@N02/sets/721...
Stretching 15:00 [1]
Accidently left my rope behind as a washing line in Rennes, but had a pretty good stretch without it.
Friday Apr 24, 2009 #
Running 40:00 [2]
Headed W out of Rennes for the weekend in the afternoon. Stopped at the Abbaye de Bon Repos and followed some footpath signs which took me up an old track to a 6000 year old burial site with stone "allee couverte". From there along a rocky ridge of the crete and then down into the river gorge and back to my starting point. Probably only 5km or so, but I was out for 50 minutes - leisurely taking photos etc. Feeling pretty tired and a long run planned for tomorrow, so it's enough for today.
Thursday Apr 23, 2009 #
Running 30:00 [3]
Morning run from my room. Down to the river in 5 minutes, then out along the river bank and back. Stopped off to pick up breakfast at the boulangerie on the way back. Mmm, maybe morning runs aren't so bad after all. Is 30 minutes equivalent to a croissant?
Running 1:00:00 [3]
Headed out of Rennes in the evening to the Foret de Broceliade, which sounded rather more interesting than the immediate surroundings of the town. Parked by an abbey next to a lake at Paimpont where there were various trails signed. Pretty spot and a promising start. Sadly, after the first 1km or so, the forest and path became distinctly uninteresting - flat muddy trail through boring grot forest. Disappointing. Anyway, at least I did manage to follow the trail signs well enough to return to my starting point.
Note
After a picnic by the lake I continued my explorations in the car and eventually reached the "Val sans Retour". This was a much more interesting spot where I had a very pleasant walk for an hour or so in "crete" land with lots of wild flowers and a much more "mystical" forest.
Stretching 15:00 [1]
Wednesday Apr 22, 2009 #
Note
Long day of field trip and meeting near Quimper, so no chance for training, but a nice lunch of pancakes and cider sitting in the sun looking out over a bay.
Tuesday Apr 21, 2009 #
Running intervals 30:00 [5]
5 x 4' + 2' several times round the lake outside Rennes. Felt like hard work - quite warm and humid. Loads of great froggy croakings from a smaller pond next to the path.
Running 20:00 [2]
A couple more laps of the lake to warm up and down.
Stretching 15:00 [1]
Monday Apr 20, 2009 #
Running 54:00 [3]
Drove out from Rennes across the ring-road to an area that looked promising for a run on Google earth. It turned out to be the main (only?)recreational area for the city - parkland round a lake with paths which continued on down the river side. Pleasant enough but I think I might soon get bored of it. Ran out for about 30 mins round the lake then along the river, then turned round and came back. Picked up the pace a bit on the way back as another runner set off behind me. Looks good for intervals tomorrow, then I might have to explore further afield.
Stretching 15:00 [1]
At least there's plenty of floor space for stretching in my rather barren room.
Sunday Apr 19, 2009 #
Note
Rest Day
Travelling to France for 12 days working in Rennes
Travelling to France for 12 days working in Rennes
Saturday Apr 18, 2009 #
Running 1:28:00 [3]
Parked by the Bucket Mill at Forest of Birse. Ran out W along the path on the S side of the river - a magic spot - as I didn't fancy heading straight up the hill. Still wonder if the bit along the river's worth mapping - it's just a bit small maybe. After crossing a stream I hit a path which I thought was the main track heading up the valley into the hills and follwed it. It wound up through the woods and I rapidly realised it wasn't the path I had meant to get onto, but it was nicer in many ways. I eventually dropped back and crossed the stream, then had to hike up through the heather a bit to reach the main track. Managed to get into some sort of rhythm on this and climbed to the head of the valley, then cross-country up the slopes on the E side to reach another mown track alongside some shooting butts. From here, easy running to the top of Peter Hill. Came back down by the big track off the E end. Cruised down at a very relaxed pace. Feeling tired all the way, but otherwise a good run.
Stretching 10:00 [1]
Friday Apr 17, 2009 #
Road cycling 1:10:00 [3]
Started from Aboyne after "swimming" with Jon and Ewan. Out on the S Deeside road to Dinnet, up to Ordie, past D+Ks, back to Aboyne and home. Feeling pretty tired and on the edge of being a bit cold. Good ride though.
Stretching 15:00 [1]
Thursday Apr 16, 2009 #
Cross-country race 28:47 [5]
Deeside Runners handicap race at Pottie. Out from the green across the stream to the main track. Clockwise up onto the hill then back along the track. Felt grim on the hill. Seemed to be catching Derek and Alan initially, but slowed towards the top and by the time I reached it they were nowhere to be seen.
Need to run a few more races like this to sharpen up, me thinks.
Need to run a few more races like this to sharpen up, me thinks.
Running warm up/down 25:00 [2]
Good warm up before the start and 5 minutes jog at the end. Don't think anyone else did more than about 2 minutes warm-up!
Stretching 15:00 [1]
Wednesday Apr 15, 2009 #
Running 46:00 [3]
Drove up to Countesswells / Kingshill at lunchtime. Circuit of the smaller paths including a figure of 8 over the hill twice. Very pleasant, if a bit chilly still.
Stretching 15:00 [1]
Tuesday Apr 14, 2009 #
Running intervals 28:00 [5]
Intervals at Hazlehead. 7 x 3' + 1'. Still a bit of residual tiredness in my legs but didn't feel too bad once I got going and the distances seemed alright. Feeling much more positive again - Clachnaben has helped get me back on target. My sights are set on Slioch now.
Running warm up/down 20:00 [2]
To and from Hazlehead.
Stretching 15:00 [1]
Monday Apr 13, 2009 #
Mountain biking 55:00 [2]
Bike ride at Glen Tanar with Jon and Ewan on the tag-along. Started at Braeloine, up to the 2 bridges, down to Tower of Ess and back along the road. Extremely pleasant and easy for me with Jon towing Ewan.
Note
More gardening in the afternoon - we'll get on top of it yet.
Sunday Apr 12, 2009 #
Note
Recovery day. Legs feel tired but not badly damaged - I wasn't attacking the descents enough for that.
Had a great family walk and picnic on Scolty and some more time in the garden in the afternoon.
Had a great family walk and picnic on Scolty and some more time in the garden in the afternoon.
Stretching 15:00 [3]
Saturday Apr 11, 2009 #
Hill Race race 1:58:26 [5]
Clachnaben hill race. First hill race since last summer. Very apprehensive beforehand, but actually almost enjoyed (?) a lot of it. Happy to be just ahead of Dave S at the top of Clachnaben. The bottom of the descents off Clachnaben and Mount Shade on the way back were really grotty and I was almost walking, but so was everyone else. Had almost caught two girls at the bottom of the lsat descent, but once we hit the track I had to wave bye-bye. Around 10 minutes slower then 3 years ago I think, but I'm still pretty pleased. Left ankle was quite sore by the end - I think it's time I saw the physio.
Running warm up/down 15:00 [3]
Had to race back to the car before the start when I realised I'd left my platypus behind. Didn't manage much of a warm down, but the beer was good.
Stretching 15:00 [1]
Nothing feeling too damaged. Quads pretty tight.
Thursday Apr 9, 2009 #
Running 30:00 [3]
Lunch time run at Hazlehead
Running intervals 10:00 [5]
10 x 30" + 30" sprints to try and get the legs moving a bit quicker
Stretching 10:00 [1]
Wednesday Apr 8, 2009 #
Orienteering 37:00 [3]
Collected in the controls after training at Bogendreip. Felt pretty good running up the track. Session seemed to go pretty well. Nice to be able to head out at 7:45 without a torch.
Stretching 15:00 [1]
Tuesday Apr 7, 2009 #
Note
Planning a really easy week. Feeling very unmotivated after the weekend. Not entirely sure why, but needed an easy week anyway.
Stretching 15:00 [1]
Monday Apr 6, 2009 #
Orienteering 30:00 [2]
Control hanging for Wed training at Bogendreip. Wasn't particularly looking forward to it, but quite enjoyed it really. Forest is mostly very runnable.
Sunday Apr 5, 2009 #
Orienteering race 1:18:00 [4]
SOL 1 at Auchingarroch. Really wasn't in the right frame of mind for this today and was half tempted not to bother, but needed to get a run in at some stage. It wasn't a good area not to be motivated, as the terrain did nothing to inspire. Plodded round mostly in the right direction with a few small mistakes, but certainly never felt like I was racing.
Running warm up/down 15:00 [2]
Half-hearted warm-up jog to start
Stretching warm up/down 15:00 [1]
Saturday Apr 4, 2009 #
Orienteering race 31:00 [5]
British age class sprint champs - Stirling Uni. 2 rounds. Finished first W40 in both, 6th W overall. A few small errors, but no major problems. Not the most interesting sprint races I've done with little route choice. Best bit was the first 4 controls of the first race (over in about 2 minutes!).
Running warm up/down 30:00 [3]
Before both races, and a bit of a jog after the first.
Thursday Apr 2, 2009 #
Running 50:00 [3]
Lunch time run with Jon from Shooting Greens. Headed down by tracks to the river at the W edge of the forest. Amazingly I've never been down there before. Ran E along the river back to near the quarry ponds following track or path almost all the way. Then back up by the big track. Great still to find new runs around here. Lovely day, but feeling very tired. A rest day needed tomorrow (and that includes gardening) otherwise I'll never survive the weekend.
Stretching 15:00 [3]
Wednesday Apr 1, 2009 #
Road cycling 45:00 [3]
Dug my road bike out of the shed and took it for a spin. Up to Aboyne, across the river, along to Potty, back across the river and home. Intended to have a gentle pooter, but had forgotten how nice it is to ride a good road bike fast, so worked pretty hard. Really enjoyable, just a shame it's such a faff getting the bike down to the road from the house.
Stretching 15:00 [1]