Training Log Archive: runnermdj

Run from the house up to the canal, along to Springfield and back via the loch. Windy and showery. Still not great.

Run from Alva Glen car park up Ben Ever, Ben Cleuch, down to the snowy hollow NE of Ben Cleuch then traverse around the north flank to Ben Buck, down the burn and back the Land rover track. Snow lying above around 350m, quite soft until 550m, above which it had just refrozen after the overnight rain. Quite tough work, with a breakable crust, so a lot of post holing. North side of Ben Cleuch was very snowy with up to 3m depth in the hollow. Great workout. Fairly strong cold south wind. Took it pretty steady as fitness obviously not great, but enjoyed the hard work in the snow. So quiet too, saw nobody above the Nebit col. Love winter hill runs.

Carrick Knowe loop. Set out steady and picked the pace up a little, so an easy-ish progression run. Good to stretch the legs a bit. Cold and wet with easterly breeze.

Run to Craigcrook Road then steps climb up Corrie Hill and back by Ravelston. Ran with Dave. Fresh west wind though sheltered on the hill. Just about crawled up the steps, fitness somewhat lacking due to the cold which is only very slowly improving.

Carrick Knowe loop solo.

Nice to get out a proper run, albeit steady pace, with Marco and Dave round the golf course loop. Definitely a bit tougher than it should be but felt the benefit of clearing out the lungs a bit. Better than yesterday's rest day for sure.

Tried another rest day to help cold recovery. Seems to be hanging around though.