Training Log Archive: MikeS

Yorkshire Cross Country Champs at Winterhill near Rotherham. One small lap, one medium lap and three long laps, which made it seem like such a long way. Struggled today, never felt like I had the ability to push on and felt dead by the start of the second long lap. But looking at my splits I ran the long laps in 8.37, 8.40 and 8.40 so at least I was consistent. Made a big effort at the finish to outsprint Stu Maycock. Good job I did, as Dave Archer dropping out meant I was sixth and final Hallamshire team counter and we got third place. I'm now the proud owner of my first (and probably last!) Yorkshire Cross Country medal!

Special mention to all the women who did brilliantly, and all the people cheering us on. It was a bit random seeing Magic there!

C • Yorkshire medal 5

Warm up and strides, and then a slow tired plod round most of a lap with the team to warm down. Felt pretty rubbish, a bit sick and headachey.