Training Log Archive: ChasIn the 31 days ending Dec 31, 2015:
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Thursday Dec 31, 2015 #
10 AM
Mountain Bike 3:00:00 [2] 37.0 mi (4:52 / mi)
Into Settle from Malham Tarn to meet Garth. Then with him up to Ribblehead, down to Ingleton and back to Settle on back roads. I thought him on road bike me on mountain bike would even things up nicely but i was soon struggling to keep up. Bailed out of the climb back to Malham and got a ride in Garth's car.
3 PM
Note
Massage with Richard. Concentrating on lower back, left glut and hamstring.
Wednesday Dec 30, 2015 #
Note
(rest day)
Had considered cycling to Malham today but thought better of it. Not sure my back would cope and the wind and rain helped reinforce my decision.
11 AM
Calf strengthening 10:00 [0]
Usual plus some stretching and back exercises.
Tuesday Dec 29, 2015 #
11 AM
Mountain Bike 25:00 [2] 5.0 mi (5:00 / mi)
Lap of Yateholme to test me and the bike. Bike good. My back okish.
12 PM
Terrain running 1:18:00 [3] 8.0 mi (9:45 / mi)
shoes: V J Supra (2)
From top of Holme Moss. Dead Edge End, Snailsden, Ramsden Clough and back home. Hamstring still bothering me but put in perspective by the fact that our 40-something next door neighbour died over Christmas.
Monday Dec 28, 2015 #
11 AM
Trail running 1:00:00 [2] 5.5 mi (10:55 / mi)
shoes: Innov8 Mudclaw(2)
Family run from home. Over the hill to Arrunden then into Hades woods. Donald and i did an extra loop so we could chase the girls back down. Back much better but left hamstring still troublesome.
Sunday Dec 27, 2015 #
10 AM
Note
Big family walk from home. Black Hill via Isle of Skye and pennine way, Holme Moss, Yateholme Edge, Ramsden Clough. Good day out: about 12 miles in 5 hours. Very wet underfoot. Hip/back quite a bit better today.
Saturday Dec 26, 2015 #
2 PM
Trail running 29:00 [3] 3.0 mi (9:40 / mi)
shoes: New Balance 1080
Shuffle around Digley. Watercourses in places never seen before. Stiff/soreness is now all on the left side around the hip and lower back. A real struggle to do anything but thought i should at least try and keep moving. A hot bath after helped but all seized up again peeling sprouts.
Friday Dec 25, 2015 #
Note
No chance of running today. My sore/stiff back and hamstring have converged on my left hip since yesterday's run. Struggling to move around the house. Back feeling better though so.optimistic that this might be progress. Trying to do what stretching and rollering i can.
Thursday Dec 24, 2015 #
11 AM
Trail running 1:12:00 [3] 8.0 mi (9:00 / mi)
shoes: Innov8 Mudclaw(2)
Julie came round and dragged Mikey out for a run. I gatecrashed. Blackpool Bridge and back via a loop of Ramsden and Brownhill reservoirs.
Wednesday Dec 23, 2015 #
4 PM
Trail running 36:00 [3] 4.0 mi (9:00 / mi)
shoes: New Balance 1080
Extended Digley loop making the most of the lighter evenings;-). Back somewhat looser today so running more freely although left hamstring still an issue.
Tuesday Dec 22, 2015 #
12 PM
Road running 43:00 [3] 5.0 mi (8:36 / mi)
shoes: New Balance 1080
Yateholme circuit. A bit of a battle with strong wind and rain not to mention my tight hamstring and sore back.
8 PM
Calf strengthening 10:00 [0]
Sunday Dec 20, 2015 #
12 PM
Orienteering race 55:39 [4] 5.5 mi (10:07 / mi)
shoes: Innov8 X-Talon 212 (2)
EPOC Christmas event, Newmillerdam.
Brown course, 7.9km. 220m.
10th place, 8 mins down on Josh Beech.
My back had seized up again this morning and didn't have the time to loosen it as I managed yesterday. Consequently I set off very much hampered by my back and left hamstring. Got caught early by Rowan Capper and spent the rest of the race chasing him. Frustrating experience.
Results: http://www.eastpennineoc.org.uk/2015events/151220n...
Routegadget:http://www.epoc.routegadget.co.uk/rg2/index.php#79
Brown course, 7.9km. 220m.
10th place, 8 mins down on Josh Beech.
My back had seized up again this morning and didn't have the time to loosen it as I managed yesterday. Consequently I set off very much hampered by my back and left hamstring. Got caught early by Rowan Capper and spent the rest of the race chasing him. Frustrating experience.
Results: http://www.eastpennineoc.org.uk/2015events/151220n...
Routegadget:http://www.epoc.routegadget.co.uk/rg2/index.php#79
10 PM
Calf strengthening 10:00 [0]
Saturday Dec 19, 2015 #
2 PM
Trail running 56:07 [4] 6.5 mi (8:38 / mi)
shoes: Innov8 X-Talon 212 (2)
Holmfirth Harriers Tinker Cup.
Spent the morning doing back stretches and was just able to do a decent hamstring stretch before heading to Honley. Nervous how my back would react I set off very slowly and consequently spent quite a bit of time queuing for stiles early on. Sped up and finished with a time only a couple of minutes slower than last year. Back seizing up again afterwards but happy to still be in one piece. 19th place, 10 mins down on Chris Law.
Results: http://www.holmfirthharriers.com/joomla-pages-iii/...
Spent the morning doing back stretches and was just able to do a decent hamstring stretch before heading to Honley. Nervous how my back would react I set off very slowly and consequently spent quite a bit of time queuing for stiles early on. Sped up and finished with a time only a couple of minutes slower than last year. Back seizing up again afterwards but happy to still be in one piece. 19th place, 10 mins down on Chris Law.
Results: http://www.holmfirthharriers.com/joomla-pages-iii/...
Trail running 20:00 [3] 2.0 mi (10:00 / mi)
shoes: Innov8 X-Talon 212 (2)
Warm up around the cricket pitch and good warm down back along the course to meet Janet.
Friday Dec 18, 2015 #
5 PM
Calf strengthening 10:00 [0]
Back much the same again today. Struggling to bend down, stretch hamstrings etc.
various back stretches as recommended by Kim.
various back stretches as recommended by Kim.
Thursday Dec 17, 2015 #
8 AM
Note
Golf with Andy, Gary and Paul. Had to abandon after 13 holes due to my back. Unable to swing properly. 16 Stableford points after 9 holes.
1 PM
Note
Session with Kim. She had a go at loosening off my tight back, gluts and hamstring. Some immediate improvement and back mobility exercises to do.
She also suggested I need to run a bit more often. Increase to 4 or 5 runs a week.
She also suggested I need to run a bit more often. Increase to 4 or 5 runs a week.
3 PM
Trail running 27:00 [3] 3.0 mi (9:00 / mi)
shoes: New Balance 1080
Digley. Back tight but bearable. Some back stretches afterwards.
Wednesday Dec 16, 2015 #
Note
(rest day)
My back stiffened up more as the day went on yesterday. Eased off a bit over night but still struggling to bend down.
R Achilles not bad this morning, just very slightly niggly. Hopeful that I might not have done anything serious. A day or two off minimum to let things settle.
R Achilles not bad this morning, just very slightly niggly. Hopeful that I might not have done anything serious. A day or two off minimum to let things settle.
6 PM
Calf strengthening 10:00 [0]
Tuesday Dec 15, 2015 #
8 AM
Note
Golf. Pro's mid week comp. 34 Stableford points (18/16).
I have a very stiff lower back. It started yesterday and I've no idea why. It's a problem bending down and carrying my clubs but didn't seem to adversely affect my swing.
I have a very stiff lower back. It started yesterday and I've no idea why. It's a problem bending down and carrying my clubs but didn't seem to adversely affect my swing.
2 PM
Trail running 1:26:00 [3] 9.0 mi (9:33 / mi)
shoes: Innov8 Mudclaw(2)
Digley-Magdelen Road-Meltham-Wilshaw-Wolfstones-Upperthong.
Back OK once running but not able to stretch hamstrings due to stiff back. Also worried I might have tweaked my R Achilles on one of the hard descents. No chance of garage circuits tonight.
Back OK once running but not able to stretch hamstrings due to stiff back. Also worried I might have tweaked my R Achilles on one of the hard descents. No chance of garage circuits tonight.
Monday Dec 14, 2015 #
7 PM
Calf strengthening 10:00 [0]
Sunday Dec 13, 2015 #
1 PM
Terrain running 1:20:00 [3] 6.5 mi (12:18 / mi)
shoes: V J Supra (2)
Control collecting for Dave P's Peak Raid 3 event at Crowden.
I got the 5 most northerly controls starting and finishing from Holme Moss. Some pretty tough terrain. Thankful for my compass in the clag.
I got the 5 most northerly controls starting and finishing from Holme Moss. Some pretty tough terrain. Thankful for my compass in the clag.
Saturday Dec 12, 2015 #
12 PM
Trail running 1:00:00 [3] 7.0 mi (8:34 / mi)
shoes: Innov8 Mudclaw(2)
YHOA Junior Squad training Ecclesall Woods. After a cold, wet and miserable hour of shadowing I escaped for a run to warm up. Through Eccy Woods, up Limb Valley, a loop of Lady Cannings and back. Feeling surprisingly good.
Friday Dec 11, 2015 #
9 AM
Note
Golf. Box league match. Lost by 1 hole having been 5 up at one point :-(
6 PM
Calf strengthening 10:00 [0]
R side stronger and less niggly today.
Thursday Dec 10, 2015 #
12 PM
Road running 44:00 [3] 5.0 mi (8:48 / mi)
shoes: New Balance 1080
Golf course flooded again so went for my first run since Wharncliffe. Worried how my R Achilles might react but actually it was my L hamstring which was the main problem. Very wet: lots of puddle dodging around Yateholme.
10 PM
Calf strengthening 10:00 [0]
R calf weaker than L.
Tuesday Dec 8, 2015 #
8 AM
Note
Golf. Pro's mid week comp. 30 Stableford points (15/15). R Achilles slightly niggly.
6 PM
Gym 20:00 [2]
Garage gym session.
Monday Dec 7, 2015 #
8 PM
Calf strengthening 10:00 [0]
Sunday Dec 6, 2015 #
12 PM
Orienteering race 1:13:47 [4] 6.0 mi (12:18 / mi)
shoes: Innov8 X-Talon 212 (2)
SYO regional, Wharncliffe .
Short Brown, 7.5km.
'Wharncliffe: the best area in England outside the Lake District'
This may once have been true, but not many would agree now. Maybe it would be better in the spring after a hard winter but it's certainly tough at this time of year.
When I saw the course lengths it was obvious to me they were too long. Early finishers (and the greater number of non-finishers) confirmed my suspicions. I therefore set off expecting an epic. I wasn't disappointed. I tried to use the tracks where I could but it was #11 before I got a chance. Apart from the length, the courses were very well planned.
I lost time at #8 (too low) and #18 (didn't look around the right side of the boulder; I really should read my descriptions!). Maybe just enough to have broken 70, but pleased enough to be the only one on the course to break 10mpk.
Routegadget: http://www.syo.routegadget.co.uk/rg2/#120
Results: http://www.southyorkshireorienteers.org.uk/event/2...
Edit: turns out I won the Yorkshire Superleague:
http://www.yhoa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/...
Wharncliffe was my lowest score and probably my best result. Very wierd scoring system...
Short Brown, 7.5km.
'Wharncliffe: the best area in England outside the Lake District'
This may once have been true, but not many would agree now. Maybe it would be better in the spring after a hard winter but it's certainly tough at this time of year.
When I saw the course lengths it was obvious to me they were too long. Early finishers (and the greater number of non-finishers) confirmed my suspicions. I therefore set off expecting an epic. I wasn't disappointed. I tried to use the tracks where I could but it was #11 before I got a chance. Apart from the length, the courses were very well planned.
I lost time at #8 (too low) and #18 (didn't look around the right side of the boulder; I really should read my descriptions!). Maybe just enough to have broken 70, but pleased enough to be the only one on the course to break 10mpk.
Routegadget: http://www.syo.routegadget.co.uk/rg2/#120
Results: http://www.southyorkshireorienteers.org.uk/event/2...
Edit: turns out I won the Yorkshire Superleague:
http://www.yhoa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/...
Wharncliffe was my lowest score and probably my best result. Very wierd scoring system...
2 PM
Orienteering 45:00 [2] 3.0 mi (15:00 / mi)
shoes: Innov8 X-Talon 212 (2)
Control collecting.
Friday Dec 4, 2015 #
9 AM
Note
Golf with Andy and Roy. 32 Stableford points (18/14). Only scored 1 point on last three holes.
3 PM
Trail running 38:00 [3] 4.0 mi (9:30 / mi)
shoes: New Balance 1080
Digley with Phil and Simon.
Thursday Dec 3, 2015 #
8 AM
Note
Golf. 4 ball better ball with Roy against Andy and Paul. We won 2 and 1. My game fell apart between holes 9 and 14 but good otherwise.
2 PM
Mountain Bike 30:00 [2] 5.0 mi (6:00 / mi)
First time on my bike for a while and this was a classic example of why I prefer running. Digley, Yateholme then Ramsden Road which has been badly washed out by last weekend's heavy rain. The jarring on the rutted track caused my back wheel to come off. The derailleur then went into the spokes and bent. My trying to bend it back caused it to snap off. I only had a new derailleur in August. Back to the repair shop.
9 PM
Calf strengthening 10:00 [0]
Wednesday Dec 2, 2015 #
7 PM
Calf strengthening 10:00 [0]
(rest day)
R Achilles v slightly niggly today.
Tuesday Dec 1, 2015 #
10 AM
Trail running 1:42:00 [3] 10.5 mi (9:43 / mi)
shoes: Innov8 Mudclaw(2)
Golf course flooded so went for a very squelchy long run instead.
Upperthong, Netherthong, Oldfield, Honley Woods, Meltham, Harden Clough, Digley. Longest run for a while. Left hamstring very annoying.
Upperthong, Netherthong, Oldfield, Honley Woods, Meltham, Harden Clough, Digley. Longest run for a while. Left hamstring very annoying.