Saturday, 6 August 2011

Helm - Wednesday 3rd August 2011

Only a few days after my race but I feel the need for a run. I decide to cycle to the Helm and promise myself an easy session.

It is good to catch up with people and there is a lot of interest about my race - Craig, very nice man, gives me three bottles of my favourite beer :-)

Russ leads a pyramid session - I start strong but fade as the pain in my right shin returns - need to be careful with this - exactly the same injury that I suffered after my Bob Graham.

Easy ride down the hill to home afterwards - ice and rest leg.

Wednesday, 3 August 2011

Lyth Valley ride - Tuesday 2nd August 2011

About 4 hours driving today and feel the need to stretch my legs. A bike ride seems a good idea - head round my usual route but take it steady. This does me good and I like the fact that I am out exercising again.

Rest - Monday 1st August 2011

I go for an early massage - legs in reasonable shape but Sue goes gentle. One or two aches and pains but this is to be expected.

Then coffee and a croissant and to work.

No running or biking today, I enjoy a glass or two of wine in the evening - very chilled (the Chablis as well as me !)

Prize giving - Sunday 31st July 2011

to follow...

Lakeland 100 Ultra Marathon - Friday & Saturday, 29th & 30th July 2011

to follow...

Preparation for the big one - Thursday 28th July 2011

No running today - need to get my kit ready, pick-up camper and do some shopping - getting anxious, want to get started !

Orienteering on the Helm - Wednesday 27th July 2011

Russ has organised an orienteering competition for tonight's session. I meet with him early and we set out the course. Unfortunately due to school holidays not many people about tonight but those who are there seem to enjoy.

I go for a wonder and then collect the controls in later - a very warm and humid evening.