Training Log Archive: RHF

Compton to Olivers Battery, Yew Hill and almost Silkstead out and back then loop
Went for a walk around Bushfield Camp and St Cross with Dad. Had been unsure if I fancied going for a run but had my kit. Hips felt achey and never fun in boots. Decided as it was nice I should try to get out for 30 mins or so. Spotted a nice bit of woods with some ups and downs then a loop up to Olivers Battery. Very muddy in places and a bit slippy. Still need to find some suitable shoes for this. Saw a turning and decided it wasn't the right one so I kept going and thought I'd take the next left, no left turnings appeared and I thought I was running towards Hursley. I eventually decided that I didn't think I'd find the path back okay and it would get too long so I bailed and turned round. Turns out I was only 100m short and could've easily made a loop...

Morning figure of 8 loop towards the Common with Nicole
Very rainy and very wet underfoot. Not sure if tshirt and windproof were the best, maybe long sleeve could've been better

Walk in the Forest down to Brockenhurst and back. Some good exploring in the woods, barely saw any other people at times. Wet underfoot most of the time

Day off no holidays allowed cycle ride
Taking in a load of new roads down through Hythe and Fawley to Calshot, then round to Lepe and Beaulieu. Stop for a sausage sandwich and some cake, then back up to Eling and home. Felt like I was flagging after Lepe so Nicole took the lead for a bit, after refueling (only had a pitta and cereal bar by 2o'clock ish) I felt great and powered back across the Forest. A bit disappointing my poor map memory meant I had to check the phone in Hythe...

Night O with Nick on Acres Down
Using a combination of 2 courses from the 2017 Classic. Mostly pretty good, need to practice reading the map more regularly while moving, more stable compass direction and maybe distance judgement/pacing. Pretty wet under foot in places but a good post work adventure.

Greenways pond lap and At James park loop