Training Log Archive: Craig

Australian Relays at Rock Oyster. Ian had a good solid first leg so I felt I was a chance of catching a few teams. My sore throat from the previous couple of days seemed to be developing into a proper cold overnight but I didn't really notice it while running and felt reasonably strong on the hills. No problems with the navigation in pretty simple spur gully terrain but didn't catch anyone with only a brief sighting of Reuben around 7/8. Ben finished off well moving us up from 12th to 7th. Happy with the run and the time makes it easier to accept yesterday's dnf as I'm clearly not moving fast enough to be competitive anyway.

Aborted attempt at Australian Long Champs at Tanunda Creek. Felt good warming up. Started conservatively and got the first couple ok. Conservative route on 3 which seemed slow, tough going through the long grass. Some little hiccups from heart on this leg. A bit hesitant on 4 but got it ok then my heart rate alarm went off as I walked out of 4. Checked my pulse manually a few times to confirm it was irregular as I walked to 5 and most of the way to 6 with the heart rate over 180 before it suddenly dropped back to 120 approaching 6. Walked to 7 considering my options and decided it wasn't worth continuing so I jogged back through 12, 11, 10, 20, 27, finish. Disappointing.

Tried to go for a short jog with Rachel but couldn't keep up. Eventually gave up and walked home.

Bit of a jog through Belair.