Wednesday 27 December 2017
Boxing Day run, Fairfield Horseshoe - Tuesday 26th December 2017
Out with Craig, the Horseshoe looks splendid, coated in snow; however, soon after we set off it gets a further coating, we are in a blizzard most of the time and ploughing through deep soft snow - hard going, but very good to be out; then a quick beer in the Eagle & Child on the way home, thanks Craig.
Christmas Day.....Potter Tarn - Monday 25th December 2017
A short run out to build and appetite; from Staveley, along the river and then to Potter Tarn; even bump into several other Helm runners !
Potter Fell - Saturday 23rd December 2017
A short run out from Staveley with KA; along river, Potter Tarn and then Potter Fell; back to More for tea and tea cakes. Then a swim late afternoon, 25 lengths for me.
Turbo - Friday 22nd December 2017
Another very misty day and I can't face running in this. Half an hour on the turbo, listening to the Pointer Sisters......I'm so excited couldn't be any further from the truth !
Scar Run - Thursday 21st December 2017
The mist is horrendous and a bright headtorch not much better than useless. I have just a short run on the Scarm in the dark; I play safe and stick to my well used routes.
River / canal run - Tuesday 19th December 2017
A misty night, out along the river and back along the river.
Helvellyn 10k - Sunday 17th December 2017
Not a hill race, but instead a very flat 10k road race - out and back on the west side of Thirlmere. Lots of black ice on the drive north but, surprisingly, just a wee bit milder there and only small patches of ice to contend with; but a cold and wet day. I run ok and was very pleased to get under 40 mins.....39:58, that's the first time I a while
Moffat and Scout Scar - Saturday 16th December 2017
A day trip to Moffat, it's a long story !, and aborted mountain biking at Newcastleton.....just too cold and too icy. So a late afternoon run on the Scar, and I'm treated to an atmospheric cloud inversion along the top.
Friday 15 December 2017
Swim & Pilates - Thursday 14th December 2017
An early morning swim and then evening Pilates class, the latter proved to be good festive fun.
Christmas shopping - Wednesday 13th December 2017
Plenty of miles covered and good upper body workout, all those bags !
Tuesday 12 December 2017
Fairfield Horseshoe - Sunday 10th December 2017
Anither glorious winter's day, cold with snow on the fells. KA and I head to Fairfield for an afternoon run, it's flippin freezin but fantastic, we finish just as the sun sets.
Helm Santa Run - Saturday 9th December 2017
A Christmas fun run and a glorious winters day for it too. Secret Santa's and mince pies / proseco en-route, how good is that. Then pie and pints in pub afterwards, thanks for organising it Chris.
Training - Wednesday 6th December 2017
3 long reps in the Greyhound, that's 6 miles plus the warm-up and warm-down; feel good and run well.
Secret Race - Sunday 3rd December 2017
Actually it's not secret, it's even in the flippin FRA calendar, but some people just like to make their point.
Anyway, KA and I head to the Hexhamshire Hobble, just as we have done twice before, and as advertised in the FRA calendar. It's a cold day, but the recent snow has all but gone; it's hard going, not cold enough to have frozen so plenty of wet, boggy ground, but still a great race, and one that we will go back to again.
Then a late Sunday lunch in an Allendale Town pub, a good way to finish the day.
Saturday 2 December 2017
Ride - Saturday 2nd December 2017
A cold and dull day, I head out on bike from home. Kendal Green, Burneside Road, Burneside, Potter Fell Road, Staveley, Kentmere Church, Staveley, Bowston, Burneside, Hollins Lane, home. 34.5km / 419m ascent.
River / canal run - Friday 1st December 2017
Ok, it's official, we can now use the C word, and I can open the 1st window on my advent calendar :-)
Oh and a run too, after work, from Natland, in the cold and dark, but a good wee run, with a 4-legged sweetie too :-)
Circuits & Pilates - Thursday 30th November 2017
Two very good sessions, my core strength must surely be improving.
Urban Orienteering, Windermere - Wednesday 29th November 2017
Another urban orienteering event; J and I take on the streets, parks and paths of Windermere; it's a very cold night but we are soon warm. We run well and navigate well, and do ok. Then fish & chips, a good evening.
Fishers, Keswick - Tuesday 28th November 2017
An evening run with and from George Fishers; a chance to try Salomon running shoes, Sunnto watches and Petzl headtorches. Followed by tapas and pizza :-)
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