Swim - Friday 19th July 2019

An early morning swim, good for the body and the mind.

A good day out - Thursday 18th July 2019

But it is work.......honestly ! :-)

Day off - Wednesday 17th July 2019

A much needed rest day, just the second part of my injury prevention course.

Circuits, Yoga & Pilates - Tuesday 16th July 2019

A very tough circuit session, then yoga and finish off with Pilates.

Swim & Farleton Social Run - Monday 15th July 2019

An early swim in the hope it will do my legs good, not so sure it works but still an enjoyable way to start the day.

In the evening I then join Ruth’s Monday night off-road social run for a steady outing over Farleton Knot. I say steady, it certainly wasn’t slow and my legs were screaming out after Wasdale ! But it’s a glorious evening and good company. Just over 7 miles, more than enough for me. 

Silverdale Ride - Sunday 14th July 2019

Legs tired today, but I manage 44km on the bike; Silverdale loop, including stop at Wolf House Gallery for tea and cake. 

Wasdale Fell Race - Saturday 13th July 2019

This is a tough one, 21 miles and 9,000’ climb, warm day too.

We get round, steady and then get stronger. 6:25:50, 100th.

Swim - Friday 12th July 2019

A lot to do before work, including a relaxing swim.

Circuits - Thursday 11th July 2019

A tough 1-2-1 session.

Injury prevention - Wednesday 10th July 2019

First of a two-part training course at Alpkit........foam rollering, painful !

Citywire 10k - Tuesday 9th July 2019

Second year of representing Rathbones in the annual Citywire Charity 10k Race in Regent’s Park, London. Hot, but not scorching like last year, but hard work and a slow time of around 42:30. Still recovering from tough weekend and generally most people a little slower than they expected.....perhaps it’s a bit over 10k ? Or, in my case, lack of hills !

However, think I ran faster to catch my train, only seconds to spare !!

Yoga & Swim - Monday 8th July 2019

Early yoga, lunch swim and then late afternoon train to London.

SLMM - Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th July 2019

Craig and I race in Carrock class this year, one shorter than last year which almost broke us !! Started near Tebay so only a short journey. Day 1 is longer and hotter than we expect, out for almost 7 hours and over 20 miles of hard terrain. Overnight is glorious and just along from Cautley. We finish day one in 10th and, possibly, 1st Male Vets. 

Early chasing start for us on day 2, but fortunately a much shorter day and not as hot. We pick up two places, 9th on day 2 and moves us to 8th overall, again possibly 1st  Male Vets. 

A good weekend, with good company.

Circuits - Friday 5th July 2019

1-2-1 today, hard session.

Swim / Yoga / Race - Thursday 4th July 2019

Early morning swim, office yoga and then to Hoad Hill fell race. Almost twice the distance as last year, they’ve added in an extra loop. KA and I ran well; a good evening. 

Reston Scar Scamper - Wednesday 3rd July 2019

Late decision, glorious evening, head to Staveley along with one thousand other Helm runners for a scamper around Reston Scar. Not quick but felt like I had a good race; spot prize too, for the longest travel to race......had just come back from London :-). 

Left it too long...... Tuesday 2nd July 2019

I’ve got out of the habit and left it too long again. Frustrating but here we go with the highlights:

20th/21st April: A short but fantastic trip to Braemar and cycle into Geldie Lodge for an overnight wild camp and two Munro’s the next day.

22nd April: Fairfield Horseshoe, great weather.

26th-28th April: Newcastle in Co Down for the Mourne Highline British Champs Race, and a quick run up Slieve Donard the next morning.

1st May: Lord’s Seat Fell Race

4th May: Ullswater Loop with KA

5th - 10th May: Scotland; Glen Strathfarrer and then some easier days around Glencoe.

12th May: Turner Landscape Race Route from Coniston with KA.

17th - 19th May: Arran with KA for Goat Fell Race

23rd May: Arthur’s Seat

25th May: Bowfell & Crinkle Crags with KA

27th May: Black Fell Race Route recce with KA

30th May - 3rd June: Lofoten with KA and Arctic Triple Ultra Race.....wow !!

9th June: Great Lakes recce with KA

15th June: Great Lakes Race with KA.

22nd June: Fit Fest

23rd June: High Force Fell Race with KA.

29th June: Fell Foot Park Run & Sandside bike loop.

30th June: Cross Fell Race without KA !

July.....need to keep Blog updated !!!