Training Log Archive: SarahD

Very tired legs back to the ferry from Craighouse.

Jura fell race. Hadn't done much homework ahead of this, so quite blissfully unaware of what was in store. It was tough. Very. The Paps of Jura are not very big but there appears to be no easy way either up or down them. Set off really steady which was probably the best plan, but did result in a lot of queuing at times on steeper rougher bits of the first hills. Then there was the decision whether to use lots of energy trying to pass on the outside, or just chill. Ended up doing a bit of a mix. Found myself catching people heading up the 4th top and 1st pap who I thought I should be ahead of (e.g. WD), but was also with HW and KH so position can't have been too wrong. Scree descent off the first pap was grim, but outdone by the descent off the 3rd which was pure scary, especially with wet rock. The climbs were monstrously steep too, but at least I could gain a few places on them.
Hit the last top with KH and with HW not far behind, and from there to the finish was the only time I can remotely say I was trying to race. KH pipped me, but that was very fair as she had stopped to help pull me out a bog earlier, when I got stuck knee deep and cramping. Relieved to be ahead of WD by the end, although she really is a legend.
Not sure how much I enjoyed this one, but great to have ticked it off the list and the weekend experience was brilliant.

Joined the pilgrimage from Jura Feolin ferry terminal round to Craighouse. Taking it as easy as possible whilst laden down with panniers.

Kind of... busy

Putting out controls at Morrone. Forgotten how long this takes for a proper event with stakes etc. and didn't allow enough time. Nice night and pleased to use up almost all of the blue maps, but a bit disappointed that only one of my Tues afternoon boys turned up with family.

Collecting in a few controls. Thanks to AW and J for getting the rest in, and confirming that no 2 on the blue was correct!

Jog through Morrone birkwood as a w-u then up to the start of the hill on the Games race.

10x1'+1'. Feeling quite sluggish and never got completely going. Trying to remind the body what hills feel like.

Hanging and collecting controls for Braemar ASC. Walked much of it while hanging but perked up a bit for collecting. Boys doing good!

HNOC all day