Training Log Archive: BrandNewMe

I had to leave to head to N Ireland at 7:30, which was too early for morning running. Then when we got to Sandend, the wind was about 50mph, so I didn't go out for fear of the skin on my face blowing off.

Carnethy 5

the weather was truly horrific. 40 mph wind and blizzard conditions. For most of the race it was that small hail-like snow for the first 3/4ters which when it was in your face coming down to the howe was exceptionally painful; then bigger snowflakes, which was less sore, but filled your eyes with melting snow which was also quite tough. Nearly didn't get to South Black Hill as it was so hard to stay on your feet.

I paid the price for not setting off hard, and we actually walked some of the initial path after the gate due to congestion. It thinned out a lot after Scald Law (which people were just sauntering up, so I wasted a lot of energy getting past them in the heather. I nearly yelled at them that it was supposed to be a race!). Anyway, very glad to have survived such horrific conditions.

Arthurs seat with James. Not much running this week. I am off next week which means getting stuff out at work. This was a lovely little trot though.

Work are setting up a running club. This was the first outing. It was from the road runners manual of not-very-interesting-but-getting-the-job-done routes. 3 miles straight line to longsight, right, right again to the western approach road, and back. Dull route but fun to run with others, and good to get out in the rain.

Lunchtime bike ride. Very useful for mulling over work stuff I need to get on with this afternoon. Down to Newhaven and back on the disused railway. Very nice.

MPC. 3 x 9 mins in the vilest of weather. Job done!