Category: Training
Training reports
Tour de Lauder
I had tried to sign up for the Tour de Lauder earlier in the year but there were no places left, so when Trevor emailed telling me that some places had opened up due to
Tour o’ the Borders
Earlier in the year I had signed up for the Tour o’ the Borders, it seemed like a good idea at the time. It was, but not in the way I expected. I had signed
A chilly 40k
Having been to my first spin class on Wednesday (thanks to all at Lifecycle in Edinburgh) I decided to get out for a short ride today. Rode out to Roslin (of the famous chapel) and
Reality hits home: my first 100k ride
Today was a mixed day in all reality, giving me a heavy dose of reality. I went for a ride through East Lothian with Trevor Laffin (another TdF lifer). This was in all reality my
1st attempt at some hill training
Well, recent revelations (or not is it was expected being over 100kg at present) that I am not really that good at climbing prompted me to try some circuits of Arthurs Seat as a form
Short New Year’s Day ride
Had intended a few circuits of Arthur’s Seat as initial hill training, but some inconsiderate sod had organised the New Year Triathalon (or something) in the Queen’s Park so I had to go further afield
Another Sunday training ride
A nicer day than last week so thought I’d go for another quick ride. It was nicer temperature but very windy in places made going tough in places. Still, at this stage I’m just trying
A cold Sunday morning ride
I’d hoped to be joining up with others on a ride but couldn’t find my gloves. An hour later, and giving up the search, I headed out. Didn’t take long to realise it was too