Training Log Archive: James Waldie

Goat Fell. 7th. Started steady along the road and gradually made my way through to 4th by the start of the climb. Feeling sprightly and hopeful of a top 3 until we crossed the bridge when the climb just seemed to increase in intensity. Andy and joe were creating a big gap at this point. Fortunately the climb levelled off about 1/2 way up where I was able to recover but hit a wall again as it steepened with Al and Doug passing and a big group just behind. Descent was fun apart from the 2 big falls I had which hindered any chance of beating R.simpson. Road was a nightmare.
In hindsight I would have benefited from a slower start on the climb but fairly pleased. Think I've graduated from West Ham to Everton in the SHR premier league

Shuffle

Easy loop of the meadows and links

Plod around blackford

Post work fun with Adam, Jill and Craig. 9min tempo at just under 5m/m (laps about 1.27) pace, 3mins rec then 10x 1minute, 1min rec.

Easy climbs of the seat. Legs and stomach mostly recovered

Had to cut this short as last nights IPA had disturbed my bowels