Training Log Archive: Big Jon

Local race at Scolty, not very motivated but once I got going things were OK technically. Caught by Alex C early on, then out O-ed him for a few controls, then a long track run........ and he got away. Very tired for last third of course - in the flat fast bit and really struggled there.
Right achilles was a bit tweaky on run to start and early in course but eased off and actually much better by end. No pain at all now (5 hours later). I had cut the heel tabs on my O shoes, hopefully this will solve the problem.

Good last 3 days - decent quality in bits and decent volume. Try something similar next weekend and then ease off a bit before VHIs. I'll also keep the survey at 3 days each week - enough to tire me a bit but not so much I can't train at all!

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Glen Tanar with . Started near Tower O'Ess, west along road, cross at Braeloine, up to 2 bridges loop and diversion to little stable, then back on south drive. Wet and messy - lots of grit on bike, clothes and in mouth at times :-)
Good to get out and get something done.

With S, Lochnagar via loch outlet and then straight up the nose to summit - except we had to traverse round the spur due to horrendous winds (almost blown over a few times). Top in cloud (brief clearances) then into the wind to the Glad Allt track - had to battle down this - straight into the gale. Once down below bridge all was calm. Fun adventure - new route and tough weather conditions. Amazing how a local hill like Lochnagar can serve up such a variety of conditions.

6 hours surveying, tired by end.

6 hours surveying. Lovely sunny day.

5 hours surveying, saw a large red-deer stag - really impressive antlers.

Collecting controls from scout O last night. Surprised at being able to run, both because tired from survey and also worried about achilles. Achilles not too painful, just running a bit cautiously to avoid any bad tweaks on it.

Good session, achilles not great, but seemed better than before session.

After-school adventure running club, lap of Dess, very easy, very stop-start. Achilles not great but OK as pace so slow.

Hanging last 4 controls for scout O this evening - E & J did the other 17 during adventure running - good effort!