Training Log Archive: Big Jon

Shadowing Invoc juniors in Creag Choinnich. A bit chilly at start (high up) and snow shower early on! But good session and they appeared to enjoy the day. Feet got cold by end and bailed out of collecting last control from Glen Feardar, missed by a collector yesterday - oh well an excuse to go back up the glen soon :-)

Wee bit of shadowing at Glen Feardar with Invoc juniors. Bette day than forecast but still chilly. Afternoon start was also in a windy spot.

rest day

Short cycle to/from neighbour for Dess road meeting.

Hanging markers for junior training at Glen Feardar and Creag Choinnich. Such wonderful areas but I wasn't in any state to appreciate them - legs utterly spent after intervals then blast round H&M last night. Accepted it and just walked about 90% of the way. Mild but very windy on CC - hope the markers are still there by Sunday!
Lots of new tractors trenches in CC - shame but still a great area!

DNC Haughton & Murray Parks. Flat out blast from start to finish... A couple of boo-boos... missed 7 to right (must have been right on top of it) and went further right. Then switched off at 11 and turned too early onto wrong track. Main issue was pure running pace, just wasn't there :-(
Still only 6 mins down on E on a 5km course - I'll take that :-)

Intervals

12x1+1. Heded west on DW then over to Old Deeside Road, WHW road. Started at corner, heading towards Dess and Warren Cottage, riverbank, Dess Burn. First few slightly downhill ;-) going for an easy start. Legs OK but breathing/heart limiting things. Good session, really struggled up DW to finish.
Chilly day but dry air and wearing more than enough kit with a t-shirt and tights.

foam roller - tough...

Academy run club. 23 youngsters and 5 adults - fun relays/races at Castle crossroads. Lots of effort from the kids :-) Great positive session.