Training Log Archive: SarahD

Chill walk with J, R and T up Sron na Gaoithe CP 25 #69. Nice :-)

Another awesome day in the hills with ME this time. From GM cp up first onto Casteall na Caillich (CP47 #65). Then back to rejoin tourist track and over the col by Meikle Pap to drop down to Lochnagar Loch (CP42 #66). Cold wind but cleared out nicely by this point to give the most stunning views of Lochnagar ever. Decided to have a crack at the ridge straight up from the loch outlet to the summit. Put spikes on half way up and was mostly fine apart from a short section near the top... axe would have been very welcome here. Retraced a few steps and found a slightly different line that was ok - would have been frustrating (and difficult descending) to turn back at that point. From the top headed out to the Stuic (CP48 #67) and returned by Glas Allt bridge (CP45 #68). V tired by the end but another cracking adventure.

Up Glen Ey into the wind and rain. Front ring slipping and jamming - urggh bikes! Past Altanour Lodge (CP19 #63).

Beinn Iutharn Mhor (CP16, #64) with J and KH. Cold, snow, wind, hail and a glimmer of sun. Bracing :-) Numb feet for much of it despite thick socks and waterproof over socks - so difficult to move in rough terrain when they go completely. Otherwise felt sluggish on the early climb, but improved later.

Whizz back down with a tail wind. Able to avoid mechanical issues by staying in the big ring.

Out to Lumphanan then a couple of climbs up to Tarland Rd by church brae and Learney and back over Pitmurchie. Nice.

Feeling rubbish but wanted to try and do a quality sess if poss, so decided to see what happened. From Cambus did an extra wee loop before heading for the Culblean mtb climb. Pushed as best I could on the steep section especially, but tried to keep some effort up all the way to the top (27’). Pleasantly surprised to take two crowns off SP, although quite sure she will go and claim them back very easily soon. Back down by the Culsten burn path.
Have to be happy with the effort given how rubbish I felt.

Been doing lots of short stretching and mobility sessions, but first full perfect 10 in a while.

Steady round Slewdrum. Needed to get out to try and let brain cool down- it’s been working way too hard. Felt good until I hit the hill!

Lumpy - T’phins easy spin loop. Legs feeling fine.