Training Log Archive: Big Jon

Carn Ferg from bridge with Deeside Runners group. Decent pace up and down with a few stops to regroup. Pleasant day if a little chilly in the glen.

To village shop, Activity Park and home. Nice easy pace and feeling OK at that speed. Quads maybe a little twitchy on downhills - we'll see tomorrow.

Morven night run - only 13 at summit (plus 2 late arrivals). Down from 30 or so the past few years. Pleasant evening - a bit of a breeze but not too cold and clear with an almost full-moon - magic views from the summit.

C • It seems 2

rest day. Saving up for tough weekend.

to start, from finish

DNC Potarch - mostly good run, legs felt exhausted on uphills but OK on flats and downs. Good nav and didn't miss much till en-route to 6, cut in too early and lost time in forest rather than path. 8, in circle but didn't have confidence to look round and went uphill to crags to relocate, lost at least 90 seconds. Then snatched a c]glance at map while going correctly to 9 and diverted, another minute lost. Still managed to sneak past FW at last control then held him off on run-in... just!
E beat me by 1 minute... hmmm.

C • Beaten by your son … your o... 5

10x90 seconds with jog down and bit of recovery.
Started OK but felt like first 4 took forever and worried about rest, but second half went much easier. Pushed last one for 12-15m best distance.

Community Centre to Traland way, back same way, struggling a bit.

Carn Ferg from Aboyne bridge with S. Feeling a bit heavy legged but enjoyed run - mostly. Snow on upper slopes but not too deep.
Still a bit snotty and tickly throat.