Training Log Archive: JCallenderIn the 7 days ending Jul 7, 2018:
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Saturday Jul 7, 2018 #
2 PM
Running warm up/down 20:00 [3] 1.9 mi (10:32 / mi)
shoes: Red Inov-8 Mudlaws
Jog up the start of the route, did some sprints at the end.
3 PM
Running 57:44 [3] 3.8 mi (15:12 / mi) +736m 9:29 / mi
ahr:162 max:187 shoes: Red Inov-8 Mudlaws
GLAMAIG HILL RACE
Another week, another ultra-classic hill race. Felt a bit tired on the start line due to a lack of sleep last night but was determined to give a good account of myself.
Some fast running along the road, over some heather and then it was on-all-fours steepness to the top. I paced it conservatively, I'd been warned about the descent and decided to save energy. When the descent came it didn't disappoint - tricky scree running followed by a mental dash down a steep scree chute, staying up right was a challenge never mind going fast!
I popped out on to the heather feeling remarkably fresh; pushed hard for the last mile and made up three places in the process. Crossed the line again feeling quite fresh; the descent may be fast but it's so tricky that it's difficult to let loose physically.
I came 23rd, which is pretty good in a champs race that isn't suited to my strengths (such as they are). Should maybe have pushed a bit more on the ascent - will know for next time. A class course, really enjoyed it.
Another week, another ultra-classic hill race. Felt a bit tired on the start line due to a lack of sleep last night but was determined to give a good account of myself.
Some fast running along the road, over some heather and then it was on-all-fours steepness to the top. I paced it conservatively, I'd been warned about the descent and decided to save energy. When the descent came it didn't disappoint - tricky scree running followed by a mental dash down a steep scree chute, staying up right was a challenge never mind going fast!
I popped out on to the heather feeling remarkably fresh; pushed hard for the last mile and made up three places in the process. Crossed the line again feeling quite fresh; the descent may be fast but it's so tricky that it's difficult to let loose physically.
I came 23rd, which is pretty good in a champs race that isn't suited to my strengths (such as they are). Should maybe have pushed a bit more on the ascent - will know for next time. A class course, really enjoyed it.
4 PM
Running warm up/down 15:00 [3] 1.5 mi (10:00 / mi)
shoes: Red Inov-8 Mudlaws
Jog along a trail with Sam, Gregor, Manny, Stuart & James. Had a nice dip in a pool at the end; water was temperate, it's clearly been warm on Skye!
Distance is a guess, didn't have my Garmin on.
Distance is a guess, didn't have my Garmin on.
Friday Jul 6, 2018 #
6 PM
Running 56:38 [3] 6.9 mi (8:12 / mi)
ahr:138 max:170 shoes: Asics GT 1000-6
Jog home from work. Still feel knackered. Did hill sprints in Kelvingrove, ignoring all the BBQs as I dodged between people enjoying themselves.
Thursday Jul 5, 2018 #
7 AM
Cycling 1:06:59 [3]
shoes: Boardman Race Comp 2016
Cool morning for the Bearsden/Milngavie loop.
14.96 Miles
14.96 Miles
Wednesday Jul 4, 2018 #
Running 1:12:00 [3] 9.0 mi (8:00 / mi)
Stuck in the office late so an easy run around the hillier parts of the west end of Glasgow. Garmin battery ran out at 56 mins so this is a guestimate given where I was when that happened.
Though better than yesterday, my legs are still sore and I felt generally tired - the Arrochar Alps packs a real punch! Managed to keep the pace without difficulty.
Though better than yesterday, my legs are still sore and I felt generally tired - the Arrochar Alps packs a real punch! Managed to keep the pace without difficulty.
Tuesday Jul 3, 2018 #
Running 1:01:21 [3] 7.9 mi (7:46 / mi)
A run home after work. Another scorching day in Glasgow, felt slow and lethargic in the heat.
My quads were seriously sore and I felt drained from beginning to end. Arrochar was a tough race and clearly took a lot out of me.
My quads were seriously sore and I felt drained from beginning to end. Arrochar was a tough race and clearly took a lot out of me.
Monday Jul 2, 2018 #
Note
(rest day)
Cycled the 20 mins home from work - quads feel like someone has taken a sledgehammer to them!
Sunday Jul 1, 2018 #
Note
(rest day)
Did some yoga in the morning and a lot of lounging around.