Training Log Archive: Frostbite

Wolds. Callis Wold, Greenwick Dale, Horse Dale, Fridaythorpe, Brubber Dale, Thixen Dale, Pluckham Dale. A wrong turn in the valleys at the end meant I climbed Pluckham Dale instead of Wayrham Dale (they all look the same), leaving me with a half mile of unpleasant running beside the A166. Should have taken a map after all.

Felt ok, tired but reasonably strong.

Parkrun. I didn't feel much like trying too hard so Evie agreed I should pace her. Her previous pb was 26:50 ish so I was aiming for under 5:20/k, which would get her 26:40. It's mostly downhill for the first k and we did 5:15. Pushed a little harder for the second k, 5:15. The 3rd k is where I thought we would slow down as it finishes with a long uphill drag, but we started overtaking people there and picked up a little bit, 5:10. 4th k is the easiest, all downhill, 4:55. Then the last k includes the uphill drag again. We attacked it and overtook a fair few people, and I managed to break Evie so she wouldn't beat me in a sprint. I did 4:40, Evie did 4:50 ish. So my time was 25:10 and Evie's was 25:18, which she is pretty pleased with. Given her splits though, getting faster every kilometre, she should be able to go a fair bit faster.

We were lapped by a couple of people, which I haven't experienced before. The second one Ruaridh Mon Williams, doing an impressive time for a young lad.

Got home from Parkrun and went straight out again for a proper run. Adel Crag, a bit weary but not too slow until I hit the donkey steps.

Went running while Evie was swimming at Carnegie. This was a late decision after I had already had my tea so I was a bit full. Just took it very easy. Butcher Hill, Woodside, up Broadgate Lane into Horsforth, down to the station, up to Cookridge and down Otley Old Road. Not too bad.

Seven Arches. Enjoyed it so much last night I thought I would do it again.

Seven arches, fairly easy. It was getting a bit dark by the end, but nice going out through the woods. Much drier.

Got ranted at by a loony on a bicycle.

Still suffering from a cold but improving. Took this very easy. Spen Lane and Adel.

poorly.