Training Log Archive: paw

Belated NY resolution to start updating AP regularly after being too busy and stressed to bother for much of last semester. I was still training reasonably, though not to the level I wanted, apart from a couple of weeks in December when I rested up to get rid of a calf niggle (actually I'm quite proud of that!).

Seeing other people set targets for the year has been interesting. I'm not sure I have any apart from enjoying myself and staying injury-free (the two are linked). The JK and British don't appeal at all, so the Scottish will probably be the big race to aim for, along with Jukola (with the Clyde team!) and hopefully a multi-day. Who knows, I may even do a few urban races. I'm also keen to do my first running races for several years and get out on the hills as much as I can.

C • AP 3

From Ibrox underground to Nether Pollok, plus a bit of jogging around in VJs.

Back at Pollok for the night score held over from December. No bonus control shenanigans this time as there was zero chance of getting all the controls in 25 mins. I managed a sensible route this time, and by pushing hard over the last few I came in comfortably on time. Others were less lucky!

Home from Nether Pollok via the SECC. Pleased I managed this - it was tough once north of the river.

Sighthill run with an extra loop along the canal. Very soggy underfoot, but feeling not too bad, especially once the breeze was at my back.

Around the park. Back felt OK at steady pace, but not ready for more.

Visiting duties in Lasswade. Back got tweaked climbing through a rhodie bush at Pollok and stiffened up rather painfully overnight, so a rest was a good plan anyway.

Traditional score event at Pollok to kick off the O year, now with added bonus control confusion. Managed to get the maximum score, but repeated failure to punch the "bonus" unit rather than the one on the T-bar seems to have led to being docked a control and a flukey win over Simon. Didn't really deserve to win anway, as my route selection was rubbish and I had a couple of bad direction errors. A really good hard workout though (I made it 9.1km straight line distance), and nice to see so many people out.

Including WD loop with Lindsay.

Finally managed to make it out of the door just before it got dark. Sighthill and Cowlairs loop at a steady pace.