Training Log Archive: OJ

Strawberry Line from Sandford. Took it very steady and ran roughly 4x1500 with planks and core exercises between. Not bad, I think.

Early ride on a gorgeous morning before a long drive to Bristol. Longshaw, Stoney Middleton, Eyam, Bradwell, Hathersage, Ringinglow. Nice to ride on some bigger roads before anyone was out and about in their cars.

49km

1.5km

Nursery and back as a warm up for the ride.

4km

Another nice ride, this time into the White Peak to explore some bits that are new to me. Owler Bar, Baslow, Gt Longstone, Monsall Head, Cressbrook, Litton, Gt Hucklow, Eyam, Grindleford, home. All very enjoyable with a few major climbs. Completely bonked on the drag back up to Fox House and barely made it over the crest to cruise back. First time I have bonked on a bike and first time I have felt properly knackered this year; it's a feeling I have missed!

58km

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Strike day ride to the demo via Stanage, Ladybower, Strines, Ewden, Bradfied, Dungworth. Very steep climb out of Ewden was hard work. Pretty tired by the climb up to Walkley and cruised home after a coffee and a bite to eat. This was my planned route and more - I'm a little surprised by how much ground you can cover on a road bike!

61km all in.

Bit of a struggle this morning.

1.7km

New regime of intensive eccentric exercises for the hamstring. Gotta try something different!