Training Log Archive: SarahD

Punished myself for all the races I didn't run this weekend by running the Dess time-trial loop. Felt like I was working hard and going pretty well, but horrified to note that I ran this in 26' 47" in 2006. OK so it was wet and slippy underfoot today and the paths aren't as good as they were then, but....
Anyway, this can be the new benchmark - I obviously need to run it a bit more often.

Decent warm-up and down before and after the time-trial.

What a difference 11 hours of sleep can make. Did the SEDS training at Sluie from last weekend, collecting in the controls as I went. Felt physically strong running in the terrain and was orienteering well. Only a couple of misses - in places where the map is definitely a bit funny.Very positive.

Took Ewan out cycling along the railway from the gliding strip. 50' or so in total.

Headed up the Fungle with Jon. Had planned to do some hill reps, but rapidly realised I had nothing in me. I shouldn't be too surprised - 3 days of intensive workshop, short nights, and travelling is a great recipe for wipe-out. Continued gently up the hill while Jon did his reps and felt at least a bit better by the 'Seat'. Carried on up on to Carnferg. Jon went the long way round the back while I walked up the direct route through the heather. Felt very weary by the time we got back to the car. Nice day though.

As if that wasn't enough, I was signed up to go on a 'leaving do' rafting trip on the Dee in the afternoon. Almost pulled out but decided it would be a shame. As it was, it was fun and a workout for my arms for a change. A non-stop battle between the boats meant that we all get very wet and I was pretty cold by the end. On the water for an hour and a half or so.

Caught up on my missed class from Monday at Lumphanan. Mostly good.

Another early morning run, this time with the company of Jan, Jim and Cara. I love coming to meetings like this and finding that half a dozen other people have brought their running kit too. Headed out in the same direction as yesterday but stayed on the main gritted pavement this time. Started gently, but wound up to a decent pace on the return.

A few pilates exercises to help relieve the boredom of a hotel bedroom.

And the usual stretching

Managed to get up for an early morning run from the hotel. Just across a big roundabout I got into Vienna's Prater area which is a vast expanse of recreational park and woodland. Amazing that there's such a huge green area right in the middle of the city - I hardly touched most of it. A very pleasant run, although it was a bit icy underfoot. Felt virtuous for the rest of the day.

Rest Day
No time for training today