Howgill Fell Race Recce - Saturday 26th January 2019

A blustery day with low cloud but despite this a group of us set off from People’s Hall, Sedbergh to recce the east side of this race route. So Crook, Calders, Cautley, Yarlside, Great Dummacks, Sickers Fell and Arrang How. 19.3k / 1617m. Then delicious lunch in the Three Hares :-)

Canal / river run - Friday 25th January 2019

Usual loop from the office; felt good today.

Turbo- Thursday 24th January 2019

Just 30 mins on turbo this evening.

Training - Wednesday 23rd January 2019

1 mile laps of Aynam Road x 4. Slower than last time but I’m pleased with my consistently faster time each lap: 6:38 / 6:32 / 6:29 / 6:26. 

Mad Tuesday - Tuesday 22nd January 2019

Circuits, yoga, Pilates and then spin.....worn out !

Swim - Monday 21st January 2019

Just a quick swim at lunchtime today.

Howgill - Sunday 20th January 2019

Head over to Sedbergh for part recce of Adam’s Fell Race route. It’s a tough one, Crook, Bram Rigg, Cautley Spout, Great Dummacks, Calders, Arant Haw, valley bottom, Winder. And that’s only a part of it. Good to be put in a longer run, a great winters day. 

Keswick Park Run - Saturday 19th January 2019

An early start and chilly morning. Keswick Park Run, I finish 7th in 20:20; a little off my best but I’m ok with that.  

Swim - Friday 18th January 2019

An early morning swim session, a good way to start the day.

River / canal run - Thursday 17th January 2019

Legs are tired from last nights training session; I take it steady and cut a bit short.

Staveley training session - Wednesday 16th January 2019

We meet at Mill Yard for a fell training session; a cold and cleat night, first to Brunt Knott, then Potter Fell and back on the race route. 

Full-on Tuesday - Tuesday 15th January 2019

Circuits at lunch, then yoga, early evening Pilates and then late evening spin....worn out.

Turbo trainer - Monday 14th January 2019

A quick 30 mins session on the turbo with an eclectic mix of 80’s music to keep me working hard.

Swim & Run - Sunday 13th January 2019

An early swim and then lunch at Sizergh Farm. Later I head out from Staveley for a 25k run in the trails. A made up as I went along route, but roughly Skeggles, Sadgill, Kentmere, Potter Fell Road and back to Staveley. Hard going. 

Grizedale Mountain Biking - Saturday 12th January 2019

A gloomy day, we head to High Cross for mountain biking on the forest tracks in and around Grizedale. About 18 miles, with a hot chocolate break at the Visitor Centre. V. muddy, in fact I couldn’t believe just how much muddy kit I had to sort when I got home; but good fun and finished off with a late lunch at Kysty’s. 

5k Tempo run - Friday 11th January 2019

Pushed for time so settle for a faster road 5k rather than a steadier 10k.

Circuits & Pilates - Thursday 10th January 2019

Tough circuit session at lunchtime and then back to Pilates in the evening.

Training - Wednesday 9th January 2019

Reps on the golf course; a cold evening and hard work, but hopefully will benefit me.

London - Tuesday 8th January 2019

A long day in London, defo no time for play :-(

Run - Monday 7th January 2019

Another gloomy day, but windy and damp too. I head out at lunchtime for run along river to Hawks Bridge and back along canal path. 

Ride & swim - Sunday 6th January 2019

A cold and gloomy day; I head out on bike, Sadgill and back, about 20 miles; and then for a swim.

Kielder 10m - Saturday 5th January 2019

Stayed over night in Newcastleton, Scotland and then just a short drive back over the border to Kielder Castle, exactly where I was a year ago. 

KA and I again run the Kielder 10m Winter trail race. A great route on forest tracks and single tracks paths, heading out on two separate loops and passing by the castle at the half way point. 

No snow this year, but still a chilly day. We run well, 6 minutes or so quicker than last year. 

A great race and good overnight trip. 

Results

Heading North - Friday 6th January 2019

Leave work early to head to Scotland (for a race in England tomorrow !!), so no time for exercise today. 

Circuits & Swim - Thursday 3rd January 2019

Hardwork at circuits today and then a relaxing swim this evening.

River / Canal Run - Wednesday 2nd January 2019

Head out after work from Prizet, along river and back along canal.

Potter Fell - Tuesday 1st January 2019

A beautiful day; head out from Staveley, along river, Potter Tarn, Potter Fell & Brunt Knott - glorious.

The big catch-up.....Part 2 - Friday 27th July - 31st December 2018

Way too much to catch-up on, so just a list of some trips / races / runs:

5th August: Glenshee 9
18th August: Ochills 2000'
1st September: Grisedale Horseshoe
3rd - 11th September: Norway
15th September: Ben Resipol
22nd September: Two Breweries
14th October: Pentland Skyline
20th October: FRA Relays
10th & 11th November: Grampian Mountain Challenge
17th November: Glentress Half Marathon
25th November: Lee Mills Relay
2nd December: Hexhamshire Hobble
8th December: langdale Christmas Pudding 10k
15th December: Helm Hill Christmas Run
22nd December: Keswick Park Run (20:15)
26th December: Kentmere Horseshoe with Russ & Craig
30th December: WCOC Beer Trail with Russ