Training Log Archive: Big Jon

Slightly abbreviated warm-up (realised a bit late that start-time was fast approaching!).

Rpseisle, SOL, short brown. Fairly straight-forward course, managed to get through green controls with only a bit of hesitation then lost some time on a simple leg - ran too fast and lost feel of distance so fumbled along coastal dune for a minute or two. Pushed hard after this. Ended up 4 mins down on Jase. Satisfied with approach to racing despite feeling bit tired and not too motivated. Nice running but course had too many beacon controls!

Checking and waking controls for inter-area relays at Grant Park. Straight from bus so a bit sluggish at start.

Corsedarder monument to west on tracks in woods. Nice loop down to Feughside road and back and avoided the worst of the showers. Legs very tired at start but eased in and going OK by end.

Deeside way west of home, 8x2+1. Headed west for first 4 and then aimed to improve on return - managed it on all 4, just on 3rd (uphill on return). Hard session but felt mentally good doing it.

Long route to start and the usual grovel back up hill at the end.

Steady run round Glen O'Dee (had updated map last week so non-comp). Actually really enjoyed it - GoD has improved - trashing dying down and lots of windblown cleared. Stayed off-path for most.

Gardening in Aberdeen most of day and didn't feel like running once home. Probably needing a rest day anyway.

Glen Ey with S, killing time while E ran with a mate (plus picking up a forgotten bike wheel at the car park!) Legs feeling pretty tired, glad of shorter easier run.