Training Log Archive: HPsauce

Kept myself fairly relaxed. Saw straight away that the 1st few controls could be tricky as all holly bushes. Nailed the 1st 2 but then made a big mistake on 3 when I missed it and had to relocate after wandering about for a while. Lost 8 mins! Ran ok for rest of the race pleased that I found the controls on the boulders ok. Very tired when I finished and very disppointed that i was over 20mins behind the winner..however only had myself to blame-didn't run hard enough (although 2nd half of race better than 1st) should have kept to paths instead of going straight, made too many mistakes.

Awesome run with Vicky. Set off from cat and fiddle pub. Ran on the track opposite towards A54, then towards axe edge moor via Orchard Farm. Then into the Goyt keeping high, along disused railway line, past Bunsal Cob and reservior and up Stakeside to the car. Did it at a steady pace cos both of us have niggles and Vicky's leg was hurting. Ran really well and route was good. Bit of a slog up the stakeside so walked. Got caught in the rain but took right clothing for a change and chocolate and water supplies. Really really enjoyed it. Better rest now before the British on saturday!!

C • Better put my feet up! 1

felt really tired today. was intending to run from Prestbury tennis club but set off and only got about 10 m and realised I just couldn't do it so sat in the car for an hour and waited for Matthew. So frustrated with myself that at 6.30 pm impulsively decided to run to Bollington leisure centre and got Steve to pick me up cos Alice was finishing work. Cos I didn't have long (she finished at 6.45), had to push it but felt a loads better afterwards.

Did kerridge ridge via hamburger hill with Alice and Vicky. Nice weather though windy. Didn't run well - felt very tired. Probably due to being up since 05.30 finishing my assignment and then cutting the front hedges which wore me out!! Also was a bad time for me cos I hadn't eaten since 6am!