First ride, take it steady and a relatively short day; 40.1km out and back route to the lighthouse (and cafe) at Cap de Formentor; but with 1080m of climb it was still good training, longer day planned for tomorrow.
Monday 26 February 2018
Glentress Half Marathon - Saturday 24th February 2018
Back to Glentress for another half marathon, different route this time. As before, it was a chilly night followed by a beautiful day. But it's a much harder route, 3/4's of it seems to be uphill, at least in terms of time; however, a great route, fanstastic views and I run ok; 50th (out of 478 runners) in 1:56:35.
Run and Pilates - Thursday 22nd February 2018
A run out along the river and back along the canal at lunchtime; decide to wear some new pumps, but is take, the mud hasn't improved but has changed, now stickier !
And then to Pilates in the evening, another good class.
And then to Pilates in the evening, another good class.
Training - Wednesday 21st February 2018
A good session on the Castle, steep to start and then a good run to the ruins....repeat x 6.
Circuits and Swim - Monday 19th February 2018
Another tough, solo class......I'm broken ! But make it for a steady swim in the evening.
Loughrigg Silver Howe Chase - Sunday 18th February 2018
An unofficial race organised by Ambleside AC. Good condition and just 19 runners, all men. I get the feeling at the start line that I might be last. But actually do ok, conditions reasonable and I am confident (but not complacent) of the route. I finish 9th in 1:39.
Whinlatter Parkrun - Saturday 17th February 2018
A new race, and a tough one. The first km is downhill and then the next four are, generally, uphill ! So not a quick time, set my benchmark at 23:29, 10th.
River / Canal Run - Friday 16th February 2018
Just a short run out after work and still in the light; the mud is horrendous.
Orrest Head - Thursday 15th February 2018
A much better night, KA and I head up Orrest Head.....4 times ! Twice from the front and twice from the back, all good training.
Swim (!) - Wednesday 14th February 2018
It's a wet night and I can't face this or the mud, so settle for another swim.
Pilates - Tuesday 13th February 2018
Swapped to Tuesday class, very good and then home for pancakes :-)
Sunday 11 February 2018
Kentmere Loop - Sunday 11th February 2018
Weather better then a forecast, head out from Barley Bridge, towards Skeggles, cut back down to Green Quarter, Kentmere Church, Kentmere Hall, then over to Ings, back to Staveley; my legs tell me that's enough but then we go up and down Reston Scar and another much smaller loop from Barley Bridge. 13.5 miles 'ish.
Carnethy 5 Hill Race - Saturday 10th February 2018
A classic race, over 5 of the Pentland Hills. The weather is onside, just a few tiny patches of snow, clear, dry and quite bright too. I run ok, not great but not bad either. A long day out.
Scout Scout Run - Friday 9th February 2018
Head out at lunch from Sizergh Castle, to the summit of Scout Scar and back, a glorious day.
Run & Pilates - Thursday 8th February 2018
After the snow comes the mud !! Late afternoon I head out from the office, out along river and back along canal, I finish in the dark, just adds to the fun ! Then a very quick shower straight to Pilates for another good class.
Potter Fell - Wednesday 7th February 2018
Head out in the snow for a run from Staveley; along the river, up to Potter Fell, Potter Tarn and back through Brunt Knott Farm.
Tuesday 6 February 2018
Brunt Knott - Sunday 4th February 2018
A glorious day; legs tired and I'm concerned about ice on the lanes so I settle for a steady walk from Staveley to Brunt Knott and back.....that was a good idea :-)
Wandsworth Trog - Saturday 3rd February 2018
An early start and a very wet one too. We almost decide to head North for the Keswick Park Run, 3 miles instead of 19 !
Anyway after some very snowy roads we arrive in Hebden Bridge, it's snowing and continues to all day. Well it was a tough race, 19 miles of horrendous underfoot conditions, the snow above is fine. It's runnable most of the way, we run well but are very relieved to finish.
Sunday 4 February 2018
Circuits - Friday 2nd February 2018
Both body and mind not focussed on the job in hand today, not sure why; will get in together for next week's class.
Scarborough & Dalby Forest - Wednesday 31st January 2018
Away for a couple of days, including a meeting in sunny Scarborough. Manage the 10k and the 5k running trails in Dalby Forest on the way back.
Swim - Tuesday 30th January 2018
An early morning swim, time against me this morning but must have managed 20 lengths or so.
Scar Run - Monday 29th January 2018
The muddiest I have ever seen the racecourse leading to the Scar, not pleasant to start and finish in; but the bit in the middle was good.
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