Training Log Archive: Thraws

Felt like a Frenchman. Now I know I can do 50+ miles pretty comfortably, I wanted to do them without effort. Two Emsworth laps with Bosham and Chidham extensions. But it felt harder this way and the bumpy road surface seemed to lead to more fatigue. Started second lap with enthusiasm - mostly because Bosham had looked so very nice - but was in serious need of large coke, crisps and nuts by mile 40. Slowed from 1.51 to 1.53 on second circuit but ready for more at the finish. Wonderful way to spend a hot and sunny July morning.

Missed the start because Festival of Speed traffic had effectively closed the A27. Luckily I just managed to get Lu there on time for her flat pb attempt. Kept hoping they'd start late, but by the time I'd bought the parking ticket and changed my shirt the entire field could be seen heading along the prom. I sprinted to the start, started my watch, and proceeded to battle my way through several hundred back markers and mid packers - 381 to be precise. As my 'gun' time is given as 21.41 this must have cost me 50 secs. So nearly made it. No warm up or water and a fair bit of frustration meant I never really felt comfortable, but I kept the overtaking up right to the finish. It was probably a bit warm for a personal pb anyway.

School sports day. Long jump duty.