Training Log Archive: Cruachan

Very slow and laboured recovery run around town. Tired n battered from yesterday.

Event: British Long Distance Orienteering Champs
 

Mostly before BOC - jog and strides etc

BOC M40L at Abraham's Valley.... 4th to add to the 4th from the JK - though this time behind 3 different runners?!? Started strong n felt ok, but seemed to get tired quickly. Long leg left me feeling drained - especially the climbs. Tried to maintain good pace but was generally struggling... first miss was at 9 where I mis-read which ditch I was heading for. Took the flat 'northern' route to 11 which seemed ok. Got 14 ok which seemed to cause problems to some but then lost 30-40 secs at 15, another small miss at 16 and 17 (but checking splits with others would suggest they were not too costly). Tired and laboured up to 18 and took the slower forest route to 19 (should have done paths!). Passed by Bill Edwards on way to 20 and then it was simply a case of eyes down and push to the final 2 proper controls.

Overall, i couldnt have done anything else - was always really out of medals and everyone seemed to lose some time in the quarry. I really needed to have done more intensive training earlier this year - never run a championship race with as much path/track running. I think I'm pleased taking everything into account.

Nice n easy run around town... felt tired but relaxed n good to be out.

Felt pretty tired again so decided to rest again...

Long day at work n felt tired throughout.... Easing down.

In bed ridiculously early so managed a monster sleep - still felt tired though. Easy run around brand, kings n CH. Lovely n sunny out.

Nice n easy 3 miles - basically 2 laps of Brand Field loop, first with Alice and then on own.... with Cannock map looking at routes/legs etc. Felt relaxed.