But it's a tough route and should not be under-estimated. 23km / 1,500m in good conditions = 3:33, I'll settle for that, especially as a big race next Saturday !
Sunday 20 August 2017
Sedbergh Hills Fell Race - Sunday 20th August 2017
A long time since I have raced this; a bit of a late decision but actually was looking forward to it.
Ride - Saturday 19th August 2017
Not been out in my bike for a while; I dodge the rain and manage a 35.8km / 514m route around the Lyth Valley, Crook and Staveley (for lunch), back through Burneside.
Swim - Friday 18th August 2017
A late lunchtime swim in a near empty pool, that's just how I like it.
Circuits & Helm Training - Wednesday 16th August 2017
A gruelling circuits session at lunchtime and then to Helm for training in the evening, a good session.
Run & Pilates - Tuesday 15th August 2017
I head out at lunchtime for a run from the office; out along the canal and back along the river.....muddy !
Then to Pilates in the evening, a tough session.
Swim - Monday 14th August 2017
A steady swim, just what was needed after a tough weekend of running.
Lowther Trail Race - Sunday 13th August 2017
Ran this last year but had forgotten it was 13 miles. But it's a pleasant day, ideal running conditions. KA and I run together, but conscious of our JNC supporting the previous day.
We run well and complete in just under 2 hours. A great route with glorious views, I could happily live in this area......in fact I have seen just the house :-)
Saturday 12 August 2017
JNC Support - Saturday 12th August 2017
A late night followed by an early start, at Dunmail soon after 7am for car drop and then to Kirkstone to meet Brian Horn on his Joss Naylor Challenge.
The weather is not great, low cloud and drizzle but he comes in ahead of schedule and on good form. KA and I take over the reigns and guide him up Red Screes, Hart Crag, Fairfield and Seat Sandal. The rains ceases and cloud lifts every so often, but comes on again as we head towards Dunmail.
But all goes well, he is running strong and eating and drinking well. We are head of schedule at the end of the leg.....job done,and we head off for a full English :-)
Swim - Friday 11th August 2017
A long day at work ahead so I head for an early morning swim - 25 lengths'ish, a good way to start the day.
Pilates & Run - Thursday 10th August 2017
A good session at Pilates and them straight out for a run: through Craggy Wood and back through Dorothy's.....brought back fond memories :-) ....... :-(
Wednesday 9 August 2017
Circuits & Helm Training - Wednesday 9th August 2017
Another tough circuits session and then a fartlek session on the Helm, a glorious evening.
Scar Run - Tuesday 8th August 2017
A short, steady, early evening run on the Scar , four legged Sweetie for company.
Sunday 6 August 2017
Swim - Sunday 6th August 2017
Had planned to ride this afternoon, but had not planned that very well, should have looked at the forecast.....dry morning / wet afternoon ?!
So settle for a swim, just as wet but less unpleasant.
Borrowdale - Saturday 5th August 2017
Only race this once before, back in 2009, and had forgotten what a flippin tough one this is.
Fortunately, as it did back in 2009, the weather clears for the 11am start. It's not a great start and Bessyboot is a slog, and the trods to Esk Hause even more so. But over to Scafell Pike is better and the direct scree descent passes without incident. The Corridor Route is hard work and then, as Craig would say, the big old diesel engine kicks in and I climb strongly to Gable and appreciate seeing a friendly face on the summit.
Good running and links drop me to Honister and another friendly face their to support me. I kick hard and climb Dale Head even stronger and then it's just the descent to Rosthwaite. I have 4:30 in my sights but it goes on forever and I have to settle for 4:32; as I guessed, about an hour quicker than Wadsdale, but my body is more bust.....how can that be ?!
Circuits - Friday 4th August 2017
Another tough one, focussed on upper body as another big race this weekend.
Thursday 3 August 2017
River / Canal Run - Thursday 3rd August 2017
A bit like driving with the handbrake on today.....hard work, and very muddy too; but I manage to dodge the heavy showers.
Not the full route today, big race in Saturday and not sure my tired and stiff body could have coped with the full route.
Wansfell - Wednesday 2nd August 2017
I head over to Wansfell after work for a steady run up Wansfell. We head up into Skelghyll Wood and round to the Hundreds Road. Head up to just above Nanny Lane and to the summit of Wansfell Pike. Descend by the south west ridge and then a mystery wee path which eventually leads us back into town and the waiting GLC.
Followed by the F & C shop !
JNC Recce & Pilates - Tuesday 1st August 2017
I take the morning off work and join KA and one other for a recce of leg 2 of the JNC. We drop a car at Dunmail and then meet at Kirkstone for 9:30 set-off; it's a bit wet and low cloud but has the potential to clear.
We are soon moving fast up Red Screes and by the time we descend to Scandale Pass the cloud has lifted and there are sunny spells. Then skirt Dove Crag and to the summit of Hart Crag, we are making good time, ahead of his schedule. Then to Fairfield and the punishing descent to Grisedale Hause. It's then just a short climb to Seat Sandal and a steady, and then steep descent to Dunmail Raise.
We are up on his schedule butbthe descents hurt, still recovering from Ben Rinnes. Followed by lunch in Ambleside and a mad dash to the office.
Then a relaxing Pilates session in the evening.
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