Training Log Archive: Tamsin

Up to the start. Right achilles has been a bit stiff when starting running this week but fine when warmed up. Needs a good stretch I think.

BL High Pike Blue course. I have missed UK winter orienteering, it's been a while - 2017! Quagmire getting into the parking field so had to park on the road. Nice and claggy to add an extra challenge to the O. Not feeling very spritely on the climbs after yesterday but alright on the flats and downs. Got completely confused on 10, was right on the line and then hit a path which seemed pretty big so thought I was on another path, made a parallel error and ran off to relocate which cost about 5 minutes. Good fun though! Good to know my jacket is properly waterproof too - had a hood full of water afterwards.

Around and about Blencathra. Still coldy but not too bad.

Headache due to blocked sinuses. Felt better when running.

From Honister over to Gable, Kirk Fell and back along Moses Trod then cut up to Brandreth and Grey Knotts. Been a stunning last few days so good to get out properly before weather breaks tomorrow. Came off the path descending Gable to the tarn and went down some horrible scree instead.

Walked up Dale Head and down to tarn.

Pretty tired. Walked halfway up Knott Rigg, stopped for a quick sunbathe and ended up falling asleep for an hour. Need an early night. Ashia had a cold at the weekend which I think I have picked up, not too surprising because I kept handing her my soft flask.

Feet a bit sore and swollen from the weekend. Walked up Snockrigg and Robinson very slowly and stopped a few times to stretch.