Training Log Archive: Big Jon

Surveying 7 hours, tired

Deeside Runner at Glen Tanar, went along planning to do 2 bridges loop but everyone went east from chapel so I went with them, then decided to try the hills. Session was great - best I've felt at intervals probably since appendicitis (Dec 2016). Not sure why - maybe holiday has finally got me fit enough to survive intervals/hills. Very pleased with session, started to struggle on last 3-4. Almost bonked on return run, glad E and S had some sweets and chocolate in the car :-)

C • I'd say welcome back... 3

Feeling OK and no right leg issues at all - only remembered to think about it half way through session! Progress.

With S and E round Dess Woods, legs a bit weary but not right hip/glute problems.

rest day - feeling fairly tired after yesterday and weather not very conducive to getting out.

With S up Tullich mast track then north along ridge to Morven Lodge, past it and round hills to NW, back near it and then the smaller track onto ridge and back via western descent. Not feeling great but nothing too wrong, legs tired by end but still able to push a bit along the road through Pass of Ballater to the car.

Wee run round Banchory with S to test a map-run course - app on phone actually worked for once!

With S from Queens Loch car park along to cistern track, up to GT mast and down Jamies road back down jungle and past north side of Queens Loch. Lovely temperature (16-17C) and legs felt good on uphill, maybe I've got fitter over the holiday?

Travelling home from Newcastle. Lots to do once home and didn’t feel like exerting myself.