Training Log Archive: Trevail

Easy Recovery run in Scolty after the last couple of days.

El-Brim-Ick Hill Race. First time I've run it since 2009 when I took 36:03, so I've at least improved by a minute a year since then! It was cold and icy, but didn't feel as cold as the start yesterday at Lumphanan. Also, the course turned out to not be too slippy. I took it fairly steady, and was very careful where I put my feet and it went well. Jess Mason came by me at the top of the first hill, and I followed her around most of the course, although in places she was a long way ahead. Towards the end a couple of Cosmic Bashers were hot on my heels and in a determined effort to stay ahead of them into the finish, I almost caught Jess up. Nice run, 'though the legs certainly felt a bit dull after yesterday.

It was cold and icy in the village at the start, but of course we soon warmed up on the run. It felt like hard work, Roger came onto my shoulder at the top of the hill and we ran together for a couple of km, then I couldn't stay with him. Kirsty overhauled me as we came down into the village again, but I was pleased to have at least matched my time from last year. Maybe if I am able to increase my training in 2015 I'll be able to improve on it next year!

Nice training run at Tomintoul with Jenny and Andrew and Liz. Mostly road with some track. Quite a strong wind, but the rain held off while we were out, so felt lucky!

Intervals 10 x approx. 370m hard then 150m jog back, 3 minute repeats