Easy morning jog, getting the ride and massage out of my legs.
1 PM
Hill/Fell running race 1:28:00 16.9 km (5:12 / km) +700m4:19 / km
Meall nan Tarmachan Hill Race. Last minute entry, as was Finlay Wild! Tom Owens there too so thought I was in for a good race. Great route, with a tough climb, a rapid ridge run, a fast grassy descent and a long slog back along an undulating track. Finlay lead the pace, with Tom and I tucked in. Tom dropped off about 1/3 of the way up. I lasted a bit over half and then he was gone into the clag never to be seem again. Horrible conditions up top, had to put the jacket and hat on, and it was a struggle to start the descent the wind was so strong! Clearly had a good gap in front and behind, and when I got out of the clag I could see Finlay well ahead. He dipped under the course record, and I managed to go sub 50 (prize giving guy said only Prasad had done that before). Nice race, felt a lot better than Wednesday, and probably got the best out of myself today. Ended up with a free pizza and 8 beers!
Impressed by Louis M who almost beat Tom for 3rd, and was only 2 mins behind me - not bad for a 17 year old.
Trail/terrain running hills 1:09:00 12.6 km (5:29 / km)
Dumyat hills session. Planned 3 climbs, but felt so awful at the top of the second I had a sit down for a bit instead. Did 4*1 minute on the track back to the car instead.