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Sunday Aug 21, 2011 #
Note
So time to take a different strategy to training. Running isn't doing it for me and think I need to start some focussed strength work. Let's see if a couple of short gym sessions a week can help.
Saturday Aug 20, 2011 #
Running race 3:34:00 [4]
GWC 18-miler from Kintail. From Morvich out on HX route up Gleann Lichd almost to Alltbeithe YH, across river and left up Gleann Gniomhaidh, over Bealach an Sgairne and back down Gleann Choinneachain. Plan was to cruise this comfortably and get through the race without major structural problems.
Set off steady and felt good to Glenlicht House with a bit of a tail wind most of the way (35'). Still feeling pretty good on first climb to high point above waterfalls (1h), although noticed first twinges in calf. Started to feel awkward on next leg to river crossing so eased back and tried to stay relaxed (1h40'). Route up Glen Gniomhaidh was 7km of hideous bog and found myself walking most of it struggling to stay upright and stave off muscle spasms. Disappeared up to my knees at one point (along with everyone else as it turned out), calf cramp set in, and thought I'd never escape. Was ultra cautious after that, tensing everything badly and hesitating at every bit of swamp. Relieved to reach solid ground and the climb to the col which felt better (2h42'). Start of descent felt good, but then cramp twinges started again and kicked in badly on the roped stream crossing. Struggled from then until path improved lower down and managed to finish in one piece.
Relieved to reach the end without suffering complete muscle seizure, but disappointed to have suffered so badly again from structural problems. Energy was fine and am sure I could have worked harder if the body could have taken it. Better than last year at least - but only because it was almost an hour shorter.
Set off steady and felt good to Glenlicht House with a bit of a tail wind most of the way (35'). Still feeling pretty good on first climb to high point above waterfalls (1h), although noticed first twinges in calf. Started to feel awkward on next leg to river crossing so eased back and tried to stay relaxed (1h40'). Route up Glen Gniomhaidh was 7km of hideous bog and found myself walking most of it struggling to stay upright and stave off muscle spasms. Disappeared up to my knees at one point (along with everyone else as it turned out), calf cramp set in, and thought I'd never escape. Was ultra cautious after that, tensing everything badly and hesitating at every bit of swamp. Relieved to reach solid ground and the climb to the col which felt better (2h42'). Start of descent felt good, but then cramp twinges started again and kicked in badly on the roped stream crossing. Struggled from then until path improved lower down and managed to finish in one piece.
Relieved to reach the end without suffering complete muscle seizure, but disappointed to have suffered so badly again from structural problems. Energy was fine and am sure I could have worked harder if the body could have taken it. Better than last year at least - but only because it was almost an hour shorter.
Running warm up/down 10:00 [2]
Friday Aug 19, 2011 #
Running 20:00 [3]
Over to the far side of the woods, a few sprints to get the legs moving quicker, then back again.
Running intervals 10:00 [5]
10 x 30" + 30"
Wednesday Aug 17, 2011 #
Running 30:00 [3]
Dragged myself away from WOC live GPS tracking for a quick lap of H'head. Still a bit blocked up at the start but felt fine once I got going. Just as well I had some meetings today or I might not have got much work done...
Stretching 15:00 [1]
Tuesday Aug 16, 2011 #
Running 48:00 [3]
Steady round the two bridges at Glen T. Felt ok once I got going.
Monday Aug 15, 2011 #
Note
(rest day)