So heading North to Fort William this afternoon for the big race tomorrow. Meetings to attend first and I manage to sneak in breakfast at More - that was a good way to start the day.
Sunday, 7 September 2014
Arnside Ride - Thursday 4th September 2014
From Natland I head out on the Arnside loop. A glorious evening and good ride out.
Training - Wednesday 3rd September 2014
On Helm, 5 long reps to the trig and then 3 short but hard loops of the summit. A good evening, I train hard and train well but shouldn't I be taking it easy.....the Big, Bad Ben is looming !!!
Tuesday, 2 September 2014
Training - Monday 1st September 2014
So I drag myself along to KK for a track training session - it's not going to be pleasant. But I survive the 16 reps and perhaps this is what I need to improve my speed ?!
IHR Leg 1 Recce and Staveley Ride - Sunday 31st August 2014
Another day and another recce. Today we head over to Hartsop to recce leg 1 of the Ian Hodgson Relay (IHR). A much brighter and warmer day than yesterday, so shorts and short sleeve tee required.
We park at Hartsop and have a steady run along the valley to Side Farm and then onto the Leg. We take the higher path to Boredale Hause and from there check minor alternatives to Angle Tarn. Then a few more minor route choices lead us on to the steep descent of Calf gare Gill to the Filter House on the track. Then easy running back to the car at Hartsop.
Just a short run out but a useful reminder of the route. Will try this again before the big day.
Then, later, I head out on bike; the usual Staveley loop from home. Not a bad weekend, 2 rides and 2 runs.
Then, later, I head out on bike; the usual Staveley loop from home. Not a bad weekend, 2 rides and 2 runs.
FRA Relay Recce, Legs 1 & 4 - Saturday 30th August 2014
The FRA Relay maps have just been added to website so KA and I use this as an opportunity to head over to Middleton to recce legs 1 & 4. You really do need to be careful how you access these routes, look carefully, there is very limited access to the open fells in this area.
We have a steady run round Leg 1, relatively straight forward. But we are by no means quick. We look closely at various route options and study the terrain around checkpoint 5. From there we head back up the fell to recce Leg 4, almost a direct reverse of Leg 1 except this one takes you to the summit of Calf at 609m; much quicker this time but probably due to our knowing the way and being warmed up.
The hills are a bit bigger than expected and nav could be tricky. Fortunately the early rain and mist had cleared when we set off, sensible choice to call in to Kirkby for coffee and toast on the way.
Barbon Arms served a good pint after the run, but slightly strange drinkers in there......what was that women doing lying on the floor ?!
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