Training Log Archive: Big Jon

2 laps of 1st leg relay simulation at Bigland (steep intricate side :-)))
Enjoyed watching lots of confusion.

3rd lap - joined in, intsa-dropped on the hills so cut short ;-)
getting a bit damp by end...

coaching at Grange in morning then over to BNC and supporting juniors there.

Hanging a few controls on Holme Fell - lovely bit of woodland with detailed contours & rock. A bit damp underfoot in places.

Collecting some controls, windy (tail on uphill, then battle downhill into it!). One wobble - a crag too high :-(
Nice going underfoot and drive on higher slopes.

Cut short - got to edge of really grotty bit and I could hear a chainsaw going...

DNC last race - Crathes. Lots of windblown marked on maps but apparently all main tracks open and lots of clearing had taken place. Started cleanly and got into it OK, a couple of hesitations and one drift of line (didn't't check compass carefully enough).
Last 3 legs were just track running (to get us back through worst affected area). Finished 4th which was a little disappointing but my legs were definitely feeling the past few days surveying, lacking oomph on uphills and in terrain.

Surveying - big boring hill, but fairly straightforward for most of it.
Another pleasant day - lots of sun later on, Deeside is great :-)

good tough session, looking at watch after 30 mins!