Training Log Archive: SarahD

Parked at Shooting Greens. Ran down to the river then did pace run along the bank, then back up the same way. Freezing northerly wind. Didn't have enough kit on and no gloves and barely got warm even when running hard. First snow shower of the winter started just after I finished.

Ran out for 10' hard, then turned round and just managed to beat my time on the way back in 9:57.

Tired this morning. Easy bike ride from Dinnet - Ballater with J and E, lunch and then back. Feeling on the edge of cold the whole time.

Hill of Fare with J. Parked at the W gate and ran up the big track onto the hill. Felt pretty strong and found myself in the bizarre position of running away from J who was suffering from 2 hard days. Worked hard on the hills and felt pretty good running out along the top. Reached the mast at the E end in ~75', then realised it was going to be a long way back and I was knackered. Took the L track below the mast and dropped down to the track round the bottom. Unfortunately this has been badly trashed by forestry and was knee deep in water and mud and largely un-runnable. Jog-walked for 10' or so before reaching the junction with the other track off the hill, where thankfully things improved. Slow plod back from there - not running away from J any more. Very tired by the finish, but good effort.

5 x 4' + 2' on roads round H'head, Craigton Rd. Went better than I thought it would at the start. Mentally exhausted but legs ok.

Before and after intervals

Long day in Embra.
Gutted to miss first round of the DNC at Cambus.

Went along to DR for the first time in ages. 20 x 1' + 1'. Set out to do 15, then hung in for the last 5. Kept pace with Warren who kept me working. Good turnout.

Round Aboyne before and after intervals.

Round the woods and fields from home. Didn't feel too bad.

Good session. Balance seemed better - maybe reflects improvements in ankle niggles etc.