Training Log Archive: SarahD

Various bits of running around - hanging last few controls, taping to start and control collecting after. Enjoyed picking up the free hanging ones on the hill. Seemed to go fine, if a bit thin on the organisational front. Courses seemed about right, except light green which was either too long or too difficult (or else normal light greens are too easy ;-}). Folk found the going tougher than I expected, but the bracken and undergrowth had really come up in the last week.

C • Same 3

Control hanging at Ballogie. Not much running. Feeling v tired and glad of J's help. Out for ~90'.

Feeling a bit wobbly this morning

Straight after pilates, just as the rain came on. Anti-clockwise lap of the perimeter of Coull mostly on tracks and road but a few overgrown bits. Went steady but not feeling brilliant. Had a nice 5 min pause for a scooby snack at the quarry pond. Tired by end but put in a 5' effort to remind me what it feels like.

Was meant to be doing some speedwork while E at Beavers but lost my watch and then realised I'd left the curry on. So went back to Dess and headed out into the woods. Rapidly realised I was exhausted and settled for a relaxing jog. Unfortunately the new terror of the woods had other ideas and after a first attack just before crossing into the field, buzzed me several times in quick succession. Felt my hair ruffled on the 6th attack and thereafter took to running backwards waving my arms in the air. Was escorted all the way back across the fields with 15-20 more swoops, most of which I managed to divert before he got too close. Actually a bit scary and probably enough to keep me away from that part of the woods for a while.

Railway intervals from home. 5 x 4' + 2'. Not exactly flying but better than I thought it would be at the start. Got to just keep churning them out...

Out the long way by Ian's and back by the old road bridge.
Will be good when the DW connects up. Coming soon.... maybe!

From home, Pitmurchie rd, S Footie, N Footie, P'mchie, mansion house, fields and woods. Mixture of road and tracks. Really nice route, no traffic and varied biking. Thoroughlly enjoyed it and legs felt pretty good - must do more biking.