Well not the whole route, but a true tour. From Dunmail, to Grisedale Tarn, Grisedale, Greenside Mines, Sticks Pass (like running in a treadmill.....so flippin windy), St Johns-in-the-vale, Thirlspot and Dunmail; about 15 miles and some climb too.
Sunday 28 January 2018
Park Run and Ride - Saturday 27th January 2018
This time to Fell Foot, a winter route due to wet ground - lots of tight turns so, in my opinion, a slower course.....well that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it: 6th / 21:10.
Then a afternoon ride out and back to Longsleddale.
Circuits and Training - Wednesday 24th January 2018
A hard circuits session and then training, start on golf course but then choose a high tempo run to Cunswick.
Potter Tarn - Sunday 21st January 2018
More running in soft snow, KA and I have a structured training session from Staveley, along river, Potter Tarn, toward Potter Fell and then back.....and no coffee and cake ! :-(
Loughrigg, Silver Howe, Grasmere, Coffin Route, Rydal Park - Saturday 20th Januray 2018
The title gives it away. KA and I head over to Ambleside, soft snow underfoot and cloudy overhead......but stunning once we finish and head home !
Howgills - Wednesday 17th January 2018
KA and I head to Sedbergh for hills reps on Winder....how tough was that but, as a reward, chips and curry sauce :-)
Scar Run - Monday 15th January 2018
Again, can't face the mud so head for a run on the Scar, but it is muddier there than I've ever seen before !
Howgills - Sunday 14th January 2018
A cold and breezy day; I run the Montane Howgill half route, but skip the river section at the end and, instead, opt for road, can't face the mud fest !
Park Run and Ride - Saturday 13th January 2018
Keswick Park Run, again, this time I'm 7th in 20:30; improving and hoping for a sub 20 before the end of Q1.
Then later in the afternoon and quick ride out from home; hit the hills, over to Underbarrow, loop of the Lyth Valley and Brigsteer Hill.....tough !
Swim & Run - Friday 12th January 2018
An early morning swim and then a run from Sizergh Castle at lunchtime with KA and Brams.
Kielder Trail Race - Saturday 6th January 2018
Black ice and a dusting of snow as KA and I drive from Newcastleton to Kielder. We are entered in the 10 mile trail race and I enjoy being back at Kielder Castle, it brings back good memories of Russ and I being there for the Kielder Borderer, Britains worst fell race, and the only one that I won......those were the days, for lots of reasons it would be good to be back there.
Anyway no time to reminisce or get down about life, the race was good, mainly forest track; we run well and finish in 1:24:06.
Results and video
Sunday 7 January 2018
Heading North - Friday 5th January 2018
A busy day at work and then head North to Scotland, via Keswick, to race in England tomorrow ?!
Thursday 4 January 2018
Swim - Thursday 4th November 2018
A long day out, up and out early for a meeting in Nottingham, just a round trip of 6 hours driving ! But meeting went well and lunch was pleasant.
Make it back in time for a relaxing 25 lengths.
Circuits & Training - Wednesday 3rd January 2018
Back to circuits today, it's tough and it hurts; but very rewarding.
Then just a few hours later to training, reps on the golf course.....not my finest hour !!
Then just a few hours later to training, reps on the golf course.....not my finest hour !!
Swim - Tuesday 2nd January 2018
Back to work today, but I'm up and out early for a quick 25 lengths.
Staveley / Kentmere - Monday 1st January 2018
A new day and a new year. Craig and I head over to Staveley early and have a steady 12 mile trail run around the Kentmere valley. Reasonable weather and feel good. Then into Wilf's for a coffee and NO cake.......day 1 of my New Year's resolution !!!!
Auld Lang Syne - Sunday 31st December 2017
Another new race, and defo the last of 2017. KA and I head over to Haworth, for this 9.6km / 300m race, it covers some of the Hobble route. We take it steady, no need to overdo it today. A good wee race. Then into Haworth for a potter and fish & chips.....there's that reoccurring theme again !!
Keswick Park Run - Saturday 30th December 2017
Up and out early, KA and I head to Keswick for the Park Run, and out and back along the old railway line. The snow and ice have mainly cleared and its relative good condition, but unfortunately that doesn't equal a sub 20 minute finish......20:50, work to be done.
Then into Keswick for a late breakfast.....maybe that's where I'm going wrong, there's a theme developing here !......and a potter around the sales.
Potter Tarn - Friday 29th December 2017
I finish work at lunchtime, and it's much whiter then than when I went into the office. KA and I head over to Staveley and have a short run to Potter Tarn, much easier going on off-road and it is in Millyard. Then into More for coffee and cake :-)
Carnethy Race Route - Thursday 28th December 2017
After a lot of wasted time, KA and I head over to Sedbergh and run the trading route, then into Three Hares for a late lunch.....delicious.
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