The important point about the Chatelherault session is that it is not a time trial. The session is about building aerobic condition (which means taking the pace relatively easy/steady so that you remain in the aerobic energy system) and building strength from the wide variety of hills, twists and turns. So, for those who know the route, if you hammer the first half such that at the bottom of the log jam you have to walk all the way up and take a rest at the top, then you are not getting the strength benefit of running slowly up the stairs. Arrive at the log jam relatively fresh so that you are able to work up the steps and then carry on recovering on the run from the top.
For those unfamiliar with the Chatelherault lap, please stick with your pack of more experienced Harriers as there are various junctions where it is possible to go wrong. Although not for a while, we have had to send search parties out towards Larkhall in the past looking for missing Harriers! Similarly, experienced Harriers, don't let anyone drop off the back of the pack and be left on their own.
Finally, in the days before Strava, we kept track of Chatelherault times using this form, the idea being mainly to see perceived effort reducing whilst the time per lap remains more or less the same or slightly faster. Anyway, we have years of Chatelherault times and comments in this sheet, so let's keep it going by recording your time, effort level and any comments after each session.
Alan
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