Training Log Archive: Big Jon

Hanging controls in Pannanich - much nicer weather - windy and cold but dry.

Collecting controls in Pannanich - loop to top of hill - tough up hill but very enjoyable once there - and enough daylight to see the forest! Legs tired on climb and quads a bit tender on descent - probably Friday's descent of Lochnagar. Easy day or two then intervals.

Maroc run (though more Deeside Runners than Maroc) Glen Tanar, up to mill pond, up hill, then out on small paths to col over to DeeCastle, down to main Glen Tanar track and back over first hill. Very pleasant run - mostly with Alistair (running very well and easily).

Hanging controls for club training tomorrow - 4C, rain and semi-darkness in Pannanich, lovely.... Out for approx 80 minutes. Still got 12 to do in the morning - hopefully a bit dries/brighter than this afternoon.

Had planned to do Lochnagar, but low cloud and wind on top meant a change of plan - hoped to get to top of Ladder and along to the Cuidhe Crom... However at the col the wind was coming around from the corrie in big lumps - so I decided to go up the Meikle Pap - got blown to the summit (though I didn't dare climb onto the tor at the top - or I'd have been blown over the other side). Struggled down into the wind (couldn't see for tears in my eyes) and descended by the tourist track. met plenty of people going up the hill - I doubt any reached the top!
Flet a bit tired and washed out on climb - not sure if due to intervals on Wednesday or just unfitness catching up.

Start of new attempt to be more disciplined in stretching regularly.

lazy day.

Good old session 5x4+2, on railway line from Dinnet to Cambus Bridge. Struggling with wheezy chest - possibly still affected after house dust problems in Italy.

1.5 hours surveying, nice sunny day

Easy run round Hill of Banchory, cool morning, but still warm enough in shorts and t-shirt

Foam rollers - fun!