Training Log Archive: Cruachan

An easy jog around the car parking... Leg felt ok so -

JK Day 3 (Cold Ash): Thigh felt ok yesterday evening so decided to come down and run around to enjoy the terrain and occasion; found out am running Leg 1 for Men's Open so that confirmed I would take it easy to give me some legs for mad burn up tomorrow. Very relaxed and took it steady - sort of comfortable training pace (i.e. 7.00 min miling on roads equivalent) with the aim focused on being accurate and running straight. Still made some errors (#4 and #6, where I lost a min). Took it straight to #8 though lost a few secs at end being too far right. Found the vegetation at #13 confusing and ended up by the track. All the way I was keeping myself nice and relaxed and enjoying the sensation of running again. Felt some stiffening in thigh after about 45 mins so made sure pace was gentle. Realised as I approached #18 that I was heading for a sub 70 (i had said to Sue i would be pleased with 90) and then blew 5 mins at #19 - faffing around in the green and confused by numerous rootstocks. Kept on thrashing there and was furious to find the knoll down the hill in white forest! Lost a little more time at #21. Jogged the last few and even chatted to folk up the run-up. Utterly amazed at time in relation to others. Perhaps we put too much pressure on ourselves when treating it as a serious race and make mistakes galore (or I am seriously fitter than thought). Legs still felt heavy afterwards but that's bound to be the case - no such thing as an easy run through terrain!

From car on Richmond Rd into Cam and back; managed to avoid the worst of the snow! Put in a few short jogs to test leg and although there was some discomfort/stiffness, there was no real pain. Will try a jog later and maybe a training hop on the course tomorrow if all ok today.

Event: JK 2013
 

Walked from car to assembly and around a bit then back afterwards. Generally ok whilst walking but even that was uncomfortable. Did a couple of short jogs trying new Inov8s on but thigh was sore doing that. No JK which continues my dismal record in that comp - still only one completion since 2005.

Still sore walking and breaking into a short jog was painful...

Painful...

From Kings X to the Institute, back and then up from Ely station to home. Somehow heading to the train first thing I strained my thigh... Bloody injured in JK week!

The Loop 'with' Dylan as I had to watch him disappear for various stride outs. Thigh was agony at first but managed to get up to a limpy jog and then semi-run. Remained sore throughout so sincerely hope it's a temporary thing.

The JK taper commences... Felt tired from week's training and was due a long day at work; I had my gear but the cold and fatigue confirmed the decision.