Training Log Archive: RobB

Senior Homes relay. Fun, enjoyable (but steep and tough) courses. Spent most of my time trying to reel Ant Squire in (after a mistake on number 3) and staying ahead of Nails (after he made a mistake on a different number 3). Succeeded on the former but failed on the latter.

Felt ok running but still had no zip - lungs fine with my legs the limiting factors.

SHI individuals. Had not been thinking about this race at all during the week - normally a sign of a bad run looming - but actually was pretty pleased with my orienteering. Two small misses (of 1 minute each) and maybe a couple more on route choice.

Was not running at the same speed as the top 3 - legs just not up for terrain running at the moment.

Pleased to score for England.

Travel to the Brecon Beacons with Mike S et al. Fun journey listening to pearls of wisdom from the curmudgeon that is Dr Nails.

Run to Hallamshire and then farlek with the boys. This involved mainly running up hill. Good session and we stayed roughly all together. Need to start wearing more reflective kit - we all looked like burglars today. Al challenged me to a run up Heroes at the end - forgotten how tough it was.

Legs and bums for 30 minutes before weights.

C • thighs and bums... 1

Squats (front, back, single leg) + physio exercises. Felt ok - tried to focus on technique.

Run to and back from track. Started to rain as soon as I stood outside the office for the first time.

1x1700, 1x1600, 1x1500, 1x1000 with 1 minute recovery. Tried to stay on track for 5 minute milling pace - managed it for all but the 1500 effort.

Pilates session at S10. I was again the only bloke - but managed to get there on time this week. Definitely felt that I was working better, but could get a lot stronger.

C • The only bloke?? 2