Training Log Archive: AC

Back in the Cevennes, joining the family for the remainder of the holiday. I started on the same run as last week but stayed on the rocky trail until the top of the hill above the B&B. Good track, although a bit damp in spots. Great views from the top on a lovely sunny morning. Came across a campervan that was perched on the edge of the dirt track right at the top - unparalleled view and a superb spot to set up camp! A long 8.5km run down the road back to the B&B - very hard on the legs and quite pleased to get back. Just made it in time for breakfast!

Squeezed in a short run between meetings. Planned to do 3 x 1km, but had to settle for 6 x 500m when the temperature hit 28 degrees. Still too hot for my liking but struggled through anyway. Pace not great but effort was there - 4.20, 29, 38 (uphill), 27, 32, 51 (held up at road crossings).

Another wonderful evening and took advantage of being in bachelor mode by heading out for a spin around Longchamp after work. Quite a few groups of triathletes in full pre-season training, hammering out brick sessions. Some very speedy packs were flying around and joined a couple before deciding they were too quick for my fitness at this stage. Eventually found a group that was more to my liking and settled in for a few laps. Made it home in the gathering dusk. Good ride.

Easy morning run. Legs felt pretty dead after Sunday's run but struggled through. Gorgeous morning for it!

An absolutely beautiful evening and too good to stay indoors after a long tiring day at work. So headed down to Longchamp for some laps. Dropped into a group that was going at a respectable pace but not too fast. Got quite dark on the way home. Stopped off for some takeaway Thai.