Training Log Archive: jools

Triple Top Mountain Run in Tasmania (Mt Claude, Mt Van Dyke, Mt Roland). This was hard - very sustained uphill for a couple of kilometres at the start and then trying to run along narrow mountain trails in beautiful undulating mountain terrain, followed by a long steep treacherous descent at the end. Quads and knees were screaming at the end. The views are amazing. This is an adventure race organised by the local Lions Club in Sheffield to showcase their lovely scenery. It is a well organised event, but there needs to be some control over the way people descend the steepest parts of the descent of Mt Roland.
I proved to be much less strong than I thought. I didn't feel like running after half way through and was only able to jog a few parts in the second half. My descent was very slow. I was tired and the balance was very tested.

A short jog with Ilka in Kingston, down to the beach then walked home via newsagent.

Pushed it a bit harder and after a 15 min warm up ran a 5 min hard interval, then a 1min jog recovery followed by a 3min hard interval.

A bit of riding around town today. Left the car at home.

Enjoying these local runs when I'm normally on my way to work...a lovely sunny morning with a fresh breeze.

Morning run on my first day cut loose from my previous employer. Felt OK despite having put on weight over the last week of farewell dinners, afternoon teas and my sister's wedding celebrations....