Training Log Archive: runnermdj

Unscheduled stay in Salzburg after plane cancellation. Ran from Hotel Friesacher on the south outskirts of Salzburg into the town via the Hellbrunner Allee and back. Good flat route away from traffic.

Ran from the Hotel up the valley to the Spielberghaus, then left up the smaller tracks to the Bernkogel. Lovely running on a lovely morning though the step climb was a walk. Descended to the reservoir then down to the valley and back through Saalbach. Felt much better than yesterday.

Set off from the top of the Schattberg gondola round the panorama paths to the Medalscharte col. Followed the ridge over the Barensteigkopf to the Manlitzkogel. Thought the Manlitzkogel might have some scrambling but turned out an easy though sharp ridge. Swung north to the Schonhofer Wand then skirted round the south side of the Hohe Penhab to finish at the Zwolferkogel top station. Not the fastest of circuits but a good route. Wheezing a bit on the climbs, not on top form for sure so walked the climbs. Nice cool breeze and sunny. Great views.

Ran from the hotel up the valley to the Spielberghaus (21mins) then up to the Kleberkopf (52mins). Great climb and lovely summit & views. Lapping up the cool headwind! Reversed the route back to the hotel, felt good to return at a decent pace. Really enjoyable run, best so far.

Ran from the Hotel up the main path to the Spielberghaus. Plan was to climb the Bernkogel but the rain started and a there were a few rumbles of thunder. Checked map and decided to run down to Burgeralm and back but about turned after big thunder/lightening. Ran back down to Saalbach in heavy rain which eased off so ran to Hinterglemm and back to make the run long enough. Blissfully cool, felt so much better.

Run from Schattberg top gondola station in an effort to reduce the heat. Headed round the west top rundweg anti clockwise (nice route) then south to the Stemmerkogel. Ran back to west top then descended to south east to pick up the traverse to the col then last climb back up to the east top. Absolutely baking on last climb, failed to run up it again! 34C in Saalbach in afternoon. Thankfully last day of the heatwave! Nice run. Lungs improving but not clear yet. Heat just makes everything v hard work.

Walked (jogged flattish bits - virtually none) from Hinterglemm up the Zwolferkogel. Tough due to heat rather than pace. Lungs still not clear but much improved. Lovely views.