Training Log Archive: SarahD

Cycled from the house with J + E on the tag-along. Out to Brough of Birsay first then down the coast to Skara Brae and back to the house. Out for most of the day.

Travelled up to Orkney for the second week of the hols.
Managed a short run once we got there - out the back of the house and onto the hill behind. Great spot with good open views across the island.

Cycled in towards Sandwood Bay with J + E as far as the track is good, then back out again after.

Continued on foot to Sandwood Bay. Took a bit less than an hour each way and Ewan did really well. Proud mum ;-}

Feeling much brighter today, so decided to make an assault on Arkle - it would be rude to be here for a week without climbing anything. Shortened the trip by cycling the first few km to the foot of the hill.

Took it steady up the hill. Walked most of it, but jogged where the gradient eased. The top was clear but the wind was ferocious. Once I reached the ridge I could barely stand and didn't hang around. Thankfully the wind eased a bit further round where the ridge narrows and is quite exposed. Returned by dropping off the middle col down to grassy slopes that angled back towards where I'd left my bike. Path / animal tracks for must of the way and lovely running.
Felt just fine, so I guess I must have recovered.

Had hoped to be back training today, but woke up with a sore throat again ;-{
Felt brighter later on, so went for a short bike ride.
Weather not so good.

Cycled from the house out towards Sandwood bay to reccie the track for a family expedition. Not bad going for the first few km.

Feeling brighter but still not 100% and still tired from Saturday's race.
Brilliant sunny day on Handa island.

Still full of cold.
Another easy day messing around on the beach and a couple of short walks.