Training Log Archive: ColmM

Long with Shane

A nice long loop. Got through the first number of peaks alright, they come nice and quick.
Actually summitted Carrigvore about as quickly as I did in stone cross to lug as we got a much nicer trail. Hit Tonlagee about 17mins slower, so we were moving alright. I was following Shane's lead for anywhere that really needed nav in the mist as my map wasn't waterproof and was a bit shit (mainly across from Mullaghcleevaun to Tonlagee).

Fine down to Glenmacnass and up Scarr. Shane suggested a rogue route down from Scarr to the lake, but I liked it and got behind it, some tweaking maybe but it was solid.
Very grim one up through all the heather up Kipchoge.
Much nicer up Luggala. I was starting to flag a little, and was keen on the bailout, but didn't dare voice these thoughts, and Shane looked strong, so on we went.
Soon the suffer really began as I died up Djouce. The bonk came nicely. Knew it was the last real summit but it didn't help. A gel from Shane didn't seem to help on the climb, but once we got going downhill again I rejuvenated a bit - maybe the gel, maybe the end-in-sight.
Back down and then up War hill was surprisingly alright.

Up to Tonduff was roughish and I started to go again as we neared the summit. Struggled, but once we hit it and turned for home I got back into it and lead the way back to the road nicely.

Big kudos to Shane, would never have got close to finishing that solo. And he looked bloody strong,

C • Knocknacloghoge 2

Up & down Lug with roar & jonnyq, and then I went over mullacor and derrybawn and met Jonny back in Glendalough.
Lovely long run, several nice sections.
Cold feet in the snow up on top of Lug wasn’t the nicest, but otherwise enjoyable.
Lovely ridge back from Mullacor to Derrybawn. Enjoyed that.

Easy run sussing out a few trails.
Planned a 90-120 minute, but had issues when there was no car at home, and in truth I had also stayed too long at a work thing, so only would have worked if I’d been dropped off and run home.
Well, both trails were pure shite, would make it tricky to decide which to take if I ever needed to pick.
Probably also put me off looking for more time after my legs were scratched up from gorse.

Anyway, not too worried about the length, coming off a little cold.

C • Rounding 2

Feeling a lot better today, throat doing better, not as stuffy, but will probably take today off too to make sure I'm all good for a fairly big weekend of plans.

commute

Haven't quite felt 100% the last 24hrs, so skipped this evening's session. Took the opportunity to catch up on some core, exercises & rolling.

C • :) 1

Easy run home from the Mountains On Stage showing in Liffey valley. Ran a bit late, so this was a bit later than ideal, but it was nice to have quiet streets.

Easy one in the park, short sweet, had a gig to go to.