Training Log Archive: Tamsin

Straight up the hill to the first control and a very nice sunrise. My compass got a massive bubble in (second Silva one of the same model that has done the same thing!) but fortunately excellent visibility again. Ashia seemed to perk up a lot as we had actually done quite well on day 1. Got the right score controls and then only a few controls after the road crossing to the finish. Somehow Ashia's map blew away at some point so it was lucky that wasn't included in the kit check... 8th overall and first womens team so got some more running tights! Woo! A bit frustrating to be going so slowly at times but really enjoyed the weekend, learnt from being cold previously and took warmer stuff for the overnight camp which made it far more pleasant.

OMM Combined Course - Clyde Murshiel Regional Park. Ashia (friend from school who does a lot of triathlon) asked me if I fancied running quite a while ago and this year we finally got round to entering. I mentioned to her that the terrain would be rough and that she might want to do as much running in terrain as possible beforehand to strengthen ankles etc. Not sure she understood how rough it might be!

Nice early start on day 1, excellent visability which made the navigation pretty simple and just stuck to the red line for every control. The score section was interesting (pick 4 out of 6 controls) with lots of different options but which were all quite even. Ashia was not too quick through the terrain and we probably ran about 4 km all weekend. Took Ashia's bag around halfway and spent to rest of the course with one bag on my front and one on my back which was a little interesting when we reached the peat hags and many times I face planted the floor because I couldn't see my feet. The views over Arran were excellent and because we started so early we had first choice of where to pitch our tent at overnight camp.

Northern Fells :) Think the northern fells behind Skiddaw are my favourite place to run, just so grassy and runnable. Horseshoe from Longlands which included Longlands Fell and Great Cockup.

Eagle Crag, Sergeants Crag and Ullscarf from Stonethwaite.