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Wednesday Sep 30, 2020 #
6 PM
Run 31:38 [2] 4.86 km (6:31 / km) +70m 6:04 / km
shoes: Adizero RC 2
Feeling pretty pooped, and mysterious bruise appeared on R foot. Decided to swap around days, so just went for a very easy almost 5km with Emily.
Dead.
Dead.
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020 #
10 AM
Run 42:04 [2] 7.13 km (5:54 / km) +140m 5:22 / km
shoes: Adizero RC 2
Day off work, so got myself out in the lovely sunny morning.
Some Hermitage and Blackford, what else?
Right hip a tad sore, and legs tired after yesterday, so just taking it very easy.
Legs remarkably fairly unscathed though, hands took the brunt of it. Cancelled the planned gym, holding a barbell wouldn't be too fun at the moment.
Some Hermitage and Blackford, what else?
Right hip a tad sore, and legs tired after yesterday, so just taking it very easy.
Legs remarkably fairly unscathed though, hands took the brunt of it. Cancelled the planned gym, holding a barbell wouldn't be too fun at the moment.
Monday Sep 28, 2020 #
11 AM
Run 3:09:25 [2] 21.81 km (8:41 / km) +1300m 6:41 / km
shoes: Mudroc 290s
Drove to Blair Atholl to meet Calum for some Monday Munros on Beinn a'Ghlo.
Started by Loch Moraig, track for a couple km then forked left on the path up the hill. A very nice one it was too, and I was feeling pretty good on the climb. Content to just vibe and match Calum's pace though.
We disappeared into the clag and rain pretty swiftly so summitted Carn Liath in the mist, then some easy running down the ridge before we popped out the bottom of the cloud and got a glimpse of the next climb.
Soon back into cloud though, and eventually came across the cairn of Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain. Picked up the path off without any issues and headed down to the bealach.
Last climb to the ridge, and the forecast 35mph winds finally appeared once we made it up. Rough going across the rocks, so it was finally cagoule time once we reached the cairn.
Back down via Airgoid Bheinn to pick up a cheeky top and then the world's rockiest descent back into the valley.
Was very excited to get out the cloud and onto a proper path again, so was pushing the pace to see if we could sneak under 3 hours. Unfortunately the Munro Gods demanded a blood sacrifice, and conspired to make me trip on the flattest piece of ground we'd been on for hours. Tore up my hands fairly nicely, and a good amount of bacon down my whole right side.
Limped back in, but still a very enjoyable day out. Hills promptly cleared of cloud and sun came out once we reached the cars, which is fairly typical
Started by Loch Moraig, track for a couple km then forked left on the path up the hill. A very nice one it was too, and I was feeling pretty good on the climb. Content to just vibe and match Calum's pace though.
We disappeared into the clag and rain pretty swiftly so summitted Carn Liath in the mist, then some easy running down the ridge before we popped out the bottom of the cloud and got a glimpse of the next climb.
Soon back into cloud though, and eventually came across the cairn of Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain. Picked up the path off without any issues and headed down to the bealach.
Last climb to the ridge, and the forecast 35mph winds finally appeared once we made it up. Rough going across the rocks, so it was finally cagoule time once we reached the cairn.
Back down via Airgoid Bheinn to pick up a cheeky top and then the world's rockiest descent back into the valley.
Was very excited to get out the cloud and onto a proper path again, so was pushing the pace to see if we could sneak under 3 hours. Unfortunately the Munro Gods demanded a blood sacrifice, and conspired to make me trip on the flattest piece of ground we'd been on for hours. Tore up my hands fairly nicely, and a good amount of bacon down my whole right side.
Limped back in, but still a very enjoyable day out. Hills promptly cleared of cloud and sun came out once we reached the cars, which is fairly typical
Saturday Sep 26, 2020 #
3 PM
Strength and Conditioning 45:00 [0]
Ideally would have gone yesterday to gym, but all the slots were gone when I looked on Wednesday. Gonna have to start setting an alarm to book it ;_;
Queue for a rack, but nothing too painful
Limber 11
4x5 Back Squat (20, 40, 60 warm-up, 80, 84, 90, 90kg)
3x5 Deadlift (60 warm-up, 80, 90, 100kg)
3x5+5 Bulgarian Split Squat (26kg dumbbells)
3x5+5 Single Arm Row (30kg dumbbell)
Queue for a rack, but nothing too painful
Limber 11
4x5 Back Squat (20, 40, 60 warm-up, 80, 84, 90, 90kg)
3x5 Deadlift (60 warm-up, 80, 90, 100kg)
3x5+5 Bulgarian Split Squat (26kg dumbbells)
3x5+5 Single Arm Row (30kg dumbbell)
Friday Sep 25, 2020 #
6 PM
Run 42:45 [2] 6.51 km (6:34 / km) +130m 5:58 / km
shoes: Adizero RC 2
With Emily, a bit of Hermitage and then up to the top of Blackford to catch the sunset.
Thursday Sep 24, 2020 #
Note
Driving to Dundee and back in the evening = no time for a run.
Always time to squeeze in a McDonald's though :)
Always time to squeeze in a McDonald's though :)
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020 #
6 PM
Run 24:07 [2] 4.01 km (6:01 / km) +40m 5:44 / km
shoes: Mudroc 290s
To/From intervals
Run 28:18 [4] 6.5 km (4:21 / km) +80m 4:06 / km
shoes: Mudroc 290s
Intervals on the old Hermitage golf course.
3x8 minutes [2 minutes]
~2km for each rep, 3rd rep a little shorter due to doing the hill twice
5x 50m sprinty guys at the end
3x8 minutes [2 minutes]
~2km for each rep, 3rd rep a little shorter due to doing the hill twice
5x 50m sprinty guys at the end
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020 #
6 PM
Run 31:20 [2] 5.23 km (5:59 / km) +45m 5:45 / km
shoes: Adizero RC 2
With Emily, just a short lap of the Grange was all the time we had.
Nice though, and legs good
Nice though, and legs good
Monday Sep 21, 2020 #
Note
(rest day)
Lazy day, legs tired from the weekend
Sunday Sep 20, 2020 #
8 AM
Walk 6:30:00 [0] 19.0 km (20:32 / km) +1400m 15:00 / km
Up before the sun cleared the hills today, knew the car park in Invervar was quite small. There long before 8, but tragically so was everyone else it seemed!
Had breakfast parked on the verge, then set off up. Almost immediately stopped to strip off - above the mist hanging in Glen Lyon, it was another beautiful day.
Sweaty stuff up Carn Gorm, though once up on the grassy ridge it was ideal conditions, fast walking with a gentle breeze. Views for miles to the Cairngorms and over Rannoch Moor, Glen Coe looking especially magnificent (but I imagine it was hoaching)
Meall Garbh passed without incident, and stopped for a picturesque lunch on the tor on Carn Mairg before picking up Creag Mhor for the final Munro of the day. Legs ruined by the descent back down, but for sure earned ourselves the fish and chips for tea.
An extremely enjoyable day out, and weekend. Glad to get the weekend in the dying days of Summer, and before the looming spectre of a second lockdown
Had breakfast parked on the verge, then set off up. Almost immediately stopped to strip off - above the mist hanging in Glen Lyon, it was another beautiful day.
Sweaty stuff up Carn Gorm, though once up on the grassy ridge it was ideal conditions, fast walking with a gentle breeze. Views for miles to the Cairngorms and over Rannoch Moor, Glen Coe looking especially magnificent (but I imagine it was hoaching)
Meall Garbh passed without incident, and stopped for a picturesque lunch on the tor on Carn Mairg before picking up Creag Mhor for the final Munro of the day. Legs ruined by the descent back down, but for sure earned ourselves the fish and chips for tea.
An extremely enjoyable day out, and weekend. Glad to get the weekend in the dying days of Summer, and before the looming spectre of a second lockdown
Saturday Sep 19, 2020 #
8 AM
Run 1:38:54 [1] 8.7 km (11:22 / km) +650m 8:17 / km
shoes: Mudroc 290s
Up with the sunrise and had a leisurely breakfast before we set off up the first Munro of the day - Stuchd an Lochain.
Bit steep and boggy to the ridge, but then an enjoyable time to the summit. Clearly a lot of other people had the same idea - saw 50 others heading up as we descended back to the tent
Bit steep and boggy to the ridge, but then an enjoyable time to the summit. Clearly a lot of other people had the same idea - saw 50 others heading up as we descended back to the tent
11 AM
Run 1:31:18 [1] 8.5 km (10:44 / km) +500m 8:18 / km
shoes: Mudroc 290s
After some elevenses we set off up Meall Buidhe. Less steep, but much more boggy than this morning, and with tired legs it was slow going.
Once again when we got onto the ridge it was great though - unbelievably nice weather, with cracking views for miles. Not a cloud to be seen.
After some lunch went for a dip in the Loch and got hypothermia, lovely stuff
Once again when we got onto the ridge it was great though - unbelievably nice weather, with cracking views for miles. Not a cloud to be seen.
After some lunch went for a dip in the Loch and got hypothermia, lovely stuff
Friday Sep 18, 2020 #
Note
(rest day)
Drove North in the evening, and found a camping spot up by Loch An Daimh.
Many stars to be seen, and even saw the ISS go overhead, pretty cool
Many stars to be seen, and even saw the ISS go overhead, pretty cool
Thursday Sep 17, 2020 #
Note
weight:76.9kg
5 PM
Run 23:58 [2] 4.33 km (5:32 / km) +130m 4:49 / km
shoes: Adizero RC 2
Jogged the long way to the gym from work, via Radical Road
Couldn't find my rucksack in my haste this morning, and a shitty string bag was not the way to go. Ended up with my shoes under my arms
Couldn't find my rucksack in my haste this morning, and a shitty string bag was not the way to go. Ended up with my shoes under my arms
Strength and Conditioning 45:00 [0]
Gym, not too busy which was nice. Couple of minutes queue for a rack
Limber 11
4x5 Back Squat (20, 40, 60 warm-up, 80, 80, 85, 85kg)
3x5 Deadlift (60 warm-up, 80, 90, 95kg)
3x5+5 Bulgarian Split Squat (24kg dumbbells)
3x5+5 Single Arm Row (30kg dumbbell)
Limber 11
4x5 Back Squat (20, 40, 60 warm-up, 80, 80, 85, 85kg)
3x5 Deadlift (60 warm-up, 80, 90, 95kg)
3x5+5 Bulgarian Split Squat (24kg dumbbells)
3x5+5 Single Arm Row (30kg dumbbell)
Run 5:40 [2] 0.9 km (6:18 / km) +30m 5:24 / km
shoes: Adizero RC 2
Started jogging back, but legs popped by the time I reached the meadows and the bag was really pissing me off, so just walked the rest.
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020 #
6 PM
Run 23:39 [2] 4.08 km (5:48 / km) +50m 5:28 / km
shoes: Mudroc 290s
To/from intervals via the Hermitage
Run 28:56 [4] 6.3 km (4:36 / km) +100m 4:15 / km
shoes: Mudroc 290s
Intervals on the old Hermitage golf course.
Worked out a 1 mile loop on grass paths, 25m climb. Quite good, but there's not much in the way of flat running - either going down or heading back up.
Enjoyable though, will be back if I don't end up going to the EUOC ones on the Killing Fields. We shall see, KF is a bit of a trek from Morningside and with the gym changing rooms closed for now, a lot more faff.
4x6 minutes [1.5 minutes]
~1.5km for each rep
4x 50m sprinty guys at the end
Worked out a 1 mile loop on grass paths, 25m climb. Quite good, but there's not much in the way of flat running - either going down or heading back up.
Enjoyable though, will be back if I don't end up going to the EUOC ones on the Killing Fields. We shall see, KF is a bit of a trek from Morningside and with the gym changing rooms closed for now, a lot more faff.
4x6 minutes [1.5 minutes]
~1.5km for each rep
4x 50m sprinty guys at the end
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020 #
6 PM
Run 34:41 [2] 5.04 km (6:53 / km) +80m 6:23 / km
shoes: Adizero RC 2
Short one with Emily in the evening sun, through the Hermitage and to Blackford Pond
Monday Sep 14, 2020 #
9 AM
Strength and Conditioning 30:00 [0]
Circuit gym closed and My gym full of people, so no warm-up was done.
Paid for it a bit with heavy legs and a tight back during, never mind
5x5 Back Squat (20, 40, 60 warm-up, 80, 80, 80, 84, 84kg)
3x5 Dead lift (60 warm-up, 80, 90, 94kg)
Then I went home, heart wasn't in it for anything else
Paid for it a bit with heavy legs and a tight back during, never mind
5x5 Back Squat (20, 40, 60 warm-up, 80, 80, 80, 84, 84kg)
3x5 Dead lift (60 warm-up, 80, 90, 94kg)
Then I went home, heart wasn't in it for anything else
Saturday Sep 12, 2020 #
4 PM
Run 50:49 [2] 8.22 km (6:11 / km) +150m 5:40 / km
shoes: Adizero RC 2
Lap of braids from the flat with Emily, just squeezed it in before the rain started.
Enjoyable time, if rather domsy. Good feels though
Enjoyable time, if rather domsy. Good feels though
Thursday Sep 10, 2020 #
6 PM
Strength and Conditioning 1:00:00 [0]
With Rona, socially distanced of course
Reacquired shoes made this feel much better than Monday.
Definitely can see the potential for massive queues once more students come back. Need to keep the sessions as lean as possible - no more extravagant warm-ups for me
Limber 11
3x8 Back Squat (20, 40, 60 warm-up, 80, 80, 80kg)
3x8 Deadlift (60, 70 warm-up, 80, 90, 90kg)
3x5+5 Bulgarian Split Squat (22kg Dumbbells)
3x6+6 Single arm row (22kg Dumbbells)
Reacquired shoes made this feel much better than Monday.
Definitely can see the potential for massive queues once more students come back. Need to keep the sessions as lean as possible - no more extravagant warm-ups for me
Limber 11
3x8 Back Squat (20, 40, 60 warm-up, 80, 80, 80kg)
3x8 Deadlift (60, 70 warm-up, 80, 90, 90kg)
3x5+5 Bulgarian Split Squat (22kg Dumbbells)
3x6+6 Single arm row (22kg Dumbbells)
Wednesday Sep 9, 2020 #
6 PM
Run 27:47 [2] 4.62 km (6:01 / km) +80m 5:32 / km
shoes: Adizero RC 2
Short one with Emily in a sunny Hermitage, lovely stuff.
Monday Sep 7, 2020 #
9 AM
Run 19:09 [2] 3.6 km (5:19 / km) +40m 5:02 / km
shoes: Adizero RC 2
From the flat to gym, getting very soggy
Strength and Conditioning 30:00 [0]
Gym is back open, all aboard the hype train
Just a very short session to get back into the swing of things. My shoes were locked away in an inaccessible locker which was a little tragic
x5 Back Squat (20, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80kg)
x5 Deadlift (60, 70, 80, 90kg)
Felt like it's been a long time since I picked up a bar!
Just a very short session to get back into the swing of things. My shoes were locked away in an inaccessible locker which was a little tragic
x5 Back Squat (20, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80kg)
x5 Deadlift (60, 70, 80, 90kg)
Felt like it's been a long time since I picked up a bar!
Run 34:42 [2] 6.12 km (5:40 / km) +130m 5:08 / km
shoes: Adizero RC 2
From the gym to Circus Lane to drop off old flat keys, then back to home.
The insta DOMS made this a bit of a crawl
The insta DOMS made this a bit of a crawl
Thursday Sep 3, 2020 #
6 PM
Run 36:34 [2] 6.32 km (5:47 / km) +60m 5:31 / km
shoes: Adizero RC 2
Tired boy, but persuaded out into the evening sun.
A wonderful surprise when we bumped into Ali, Tim and Matt, a very serendipitous meeting.
A wonderful surprise when we bumped into Ali, Tim and Matt, a very serendipitous meeting.