Saturday 21 April 2018
Arthur’s Seat - Friday 20th April 2018
As is tradition, when in Edinburgh I head out early for a quick run up Arthur’s Seat; I’m usually there in winter so it makes a change for it to be warm and light. The views are amazing.
Circuits and Helm Training - Wednesday 18th April 2018
Another tough circuits session, I expect and want nothing less. Then to Helm training in the evening, part 3 of Billy’s downhill training, it’s a cracker.
TWA Recce - Monday 16th April 2018
Head out after work with Craig, he is keen to recce the Teenager With Altitude race (just the AW for me). We park at Stoneycroft, decide the miss out Causey Pike, and head up Stoneycroft Gill to Outerside, and a look back to the descent line from Causey.
Then to Coledale Hause and the long climb to Grasmoor, a big hill with a very flat summit plateau. We get good lines and head out to Whiteless Pike before a brutal descent to Mill Beck and a steady pull up to Newlands Hause. Had hoped to hitch a lift back, but there are no cars so we run the 4.5 miles back to the car.
And then into the Royal Oak in Braithwaite for much needed food and beer. A good evening out.
Sunday 15 April 2018
Russ's Downhill Race - Sunday 15th April 2018
My usual role, and that's fine by me, summit starter of Russ's downhill race. I am less confident about the weather than Russ, although he proves to be correct, and so go well prepared, including tent. This is useful as I am on the summit of Yarlside for close to two hours, but comfortable with plenty of coffee and then the runners appear; I start them with one minute intervals and soon all 14 are off and I pack kit and head down collecting flags on the way. A good morning followed by lunch in the Three Hares on the way home.
Eskdale Elevation Fell Race - Saturday 14th April 2018
KA and I are back over to Boot for the race, the weather is near perfect. Only about 70 runners, low key and a tough race ahead. Strange how having recce'd it last week, we end up running almost an entirely different route, some of which doesn't sit comfortably with me. We do ok, in the main follow the crowd although not convinced this was the quickest or most efficient way. But we do ok, finish in about 3:15.
Swim and Rollering - Friday 13th April 2018
An early swim and then to a foam rollering / core strength class in the evening.
Scar Run and Pilates - Thursday 12th April 2018
Late afternoon I head onto Scar for a steady run and then to Pilates.
Circuits and Training - Wednesday 11th April 2018
A tough circuit class and then to training on the Helm for part 2 of Billy's downhill training session, another good one.
Short run and Pilates - Tuesday 10th April 2018
Late afternoon I head out from work for a run along the canal path and back along the river; I cut short as I feel faint, lack of food, should know better. I fuel up and then head to Pilates; all is out right by a tai curry on the way home.
Run with Ricky - Sunday 8th April 2018
KA and I head to Keswick to join George Fisher's 'Run with Ricky', Salomon's sponsored athlete. We gear up with Salomon demo shoes and packs. Ricky leads us out, down to Derwent and then a steady climb up, to Walla Crag. It's a beautiful day and steady pace, then to Ashness Bridge and back to Derwent and Fishers for bacon sandwiches. A good morning out, followed by a potter around Keswick and coffee in Fellpack.
Eskdale Elevation Recce - Saturday 7th April 2018
KA and I head over the passes to Boot to recce next week's Eskdale Elevation fell race. We stick to the suggested route but then decide to skirt Illgill Head on the 'Wasdale' trod and cut down to cross the valley; it's then a tough climb to Sca Fell, but we get a good route, then Slight Side and a direct route to Eel Tarn, it's tough ground and navigation is needed, but a good run out and reasonably well prepared for the race.
Monday 9 April 2018
Scar Run - Thursday 5th April 2018
Out at lunchtime from Sizergh Castle, a long loop to the trip point on Scout Scar; a beautiful day to be out.
Training - Wednesday 4th April 2018
Back to the Helm and a downhill coached session, very useful. But a windy and cold night to be out.
Circuits & Run - Tuesday 3rd April 2018
Back to circuits today, another good session. Then a steady run along the river and back along canal from Natland in the evening.
Monday 2 April 2018
Wansfell 10k Race Route - Monday 2nd April 2018
A wet and cold day with wet snow from the lower slopes up. Head over to Ambleside and settle on the Wansfell 10k race route. It's wild up high, driving wet snow and very slippery under foot. But good to be out.
Sunday 1 April 2018
Fairfield - Sunday 1st April 2018
A day of contrasts, Spring in the valley and lower slopes and winter on the higher fells; but this makes for a good day to be out on my favourite run; it doesn't disappoint, good running on crisp snow higher up and relatively dry underfoot lower down; and I even feel a bit better today.
Coledale Horseshoe - Friday 30th March 2018
A dry and clear day with some fresh snow on the higher fells. KA and I head to Braithwaite for a walk around Coledale Horseshoe, neither of us are up to running, but good to be out.
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