Training Log Archive: GraceE

Fell race in Exmoor - three big climbs including a steady ascent up Dunkery Beacon (and lots of down and flat in between). Nearing the top of the Beacon I sensed a large animal rushing towards me on my right. I thought it would have to be a scary dog but no, it was the biggest stag I had ever seen with massive antlers and it charged across the track between two men just in front of me. We all stood around for a while getting over the fact that we nearly died, and then kept running.
I pushed hardish but not stupidly hard which meant I was achey for the last 40mins but not in total pain :) The real amazing thing though was the weather - sunny!!! We were so lucky to have such a nice day (I still wore thermals of course). 7th lady (3rd in my age group :))

C • crikey i'm glad you didn't ... 7

At Ashton Court with Matt; I was feeling pretty average.

B&W AC from Coombe Dingle - 2 x 4km road loops.
1st one - harder than just the 'tempo' run I was hoping for... the group of girls were a little competitive tonight and were running much faster than they said they would!

2nd 4km loop after a 4min rest.
Tried not to get overtaken by the chasing group but got overtaken. 'Half marathon pace' my arse!

Down to Coombe Dingle sports centre (8.5mins) and home again after (9.5mins).

Annual leave day so I could do a bit more study. Meant I got to run in the light! I went.... around Henbury GC as usual, through Blaise as usual, KW Hill, Penpole Woods, around Shirehampton GC, back through Coombe Dingle.

Coombe Dingle, Stoke Bishop, Sneyd Park. Felt ok.
Route

Busy.