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Thursday Feb 28, 2019 #
7 PM
Orienteering - Urban race (Gee Cross Night Street) 1:11:36 [5] 13.93 km (5:08 / km) +277m 4:41 / km
ahr:135 max:158 (injured) shoes: Nike Pegasus 35
Foot fine, calf painful although not as bad as yesterday. Hurts now, though.
Raining throughout although not cold. Tried to focus on the 80s and 90s; this seemed to work as I got all of them and beat N and Sam.didn't see John afterwards so don't know how he did. The fog made it hard to go fast in the more rural bits as did the hills everywhere (no contours).
Some hesitation, not planning in advance enough and not looking at description in advance enough.very early - should've got an extra 70. Three and a half minutes to go 750m including a hill, and get a control, would've been marginal but would've gained more than lost.
Much higher standard of pub than last couple of events; trilogy of tapas was pretty good.
Raining throughout although not cold. Tried to focus on the 80s and 90s; this seemed to work as I got all of them and beat N and Sam.didn't see John afterwards so don't know how he did. The fog made it hard to go fast in the more rural bits as did the hills everywhere (no contours).
Some hesitation, not planning in advance enough and not looking at description in advance enough.very early - should've got an extra 70. Three and a half minutes to go 750m including a hill, and get a control, would've been marginal but would've gained more than lost.
Much higher standard of pub than last couple of events; trilogy of tapas was pretty good.
Wednesday Feb 27, 2019 #
Orienteering - Urban race (Altrincham Night Street) 1:12:50 [4] 14.2 km (5:08 / km) +53m 5:02 / km
ahr:124 max:143 (injured) shoes: Nike Pegasus 35
Foot fine throughout. Calf painful throughout.
Didn't feel like this after a tough day at work, but glad I made myself do it, nice evening for running. Didn't feel like I made great choices but score looks ok relative to others. I think I need to be more ruthless about the controls I miss and concentrate more on the high scoring ones and leaving a lot of the ones near the finish until the end.
Didn't feel like this after a tough day at work, but glad I made myself do it, nice evening for running. Didn't feel like I made great choices but score looks ok relative to others. I think I need to be more ruthless about the controls I miss and concentrate more on the high scoring ones and leaving a lot of the ones near the finish until the end.
Note
Saw my hot physio again today who prescribed some more stretches and things. I think she was impressed I'd done my homework and made her a nice pain diary.
Tuesday Feb 26, 2019 #
Note
(injured) (rest day)
Monday Feb 25, 2019 #
Running - Road/Track (MaccH B Group) 1:23:25 [3] 15.4 km (5:25 / km) +294m 4:57 / km
(injured) shoes: Nike Pegasus 35
Much more sedate than last week's run. A ridiculous-for-February 13 degrees on the hottest February day for 100 years. Quite nice.
Foot felt quite a lot better wearing these shoes.I think I will retire the others on about 480 miles as they could well be a contributing factor.
Foot felt quite a lot better wearing these shoes.I think I will retire the others on about 480 miles as they could well be a contributing factor.
Sunday Feb 24, 2019 #
Running - Trail race (Clwydian Sheeptracks) 3:14:12 [5] 28.25 km (6:52 / km) +1337m 5:34 / km
ahr:135 max:165 (injured) shoes: Mudclaw G260
22nd (c.40s ahead of Nathanael) :)
Hot day for February! At least 16. Overdressed in a baselayer which I actually had to take off after a third of the race since I was sweating so much. Major error not to have taken a sweatband. Also I had 500ml water which would've been fine for this distance in winter but was touch and go today, luckily some CPs had water.
A recce would've made a big difference today. Ok at the beginning, but the corner 1-2 as everyone else was, 2 was definitely placed too high but it was fairly obvious. Hit 5 well and then saw N coming back towards me, he must've lost a min or so here.he passed me again to 6.
7-8, looking at Strava S of Moel Arthur looks faster (I went N).9 my route was good but didn't realise how low I was when crossing the stream, luckily someone shouted me back from losing a lot more time.10 didn't visualise the contours well enough so did a bit of extra faffing. In fairness the important one is obscured by the circle somewhat.11 I contoured quite high but I think that worked ok.
12 not so much, climbed too much and ended up on the tourist path, had to drop again.
On way to 17 passed quite a few people in the climb who'd bonked. I'd had 2 Clif bars and 2 packs of shot books so I was all good. Took the safe route in which was an excellent decision, rewarded by catching N at the CP. Overtook him with about a k to go and he clearly wasnt going to try to stay with me. Which was good as my shoelace was undone; but I wasn't going to stop!
Shoes were really good. Rubbing slightly, but they are brand new, so fair enough. Grip was impressive when contouring - but it was very dry, so they weren't really challenged.
Foot hurt. It's only a 1/10, but it's that on every step.
Hot day for February! At least 16. Overdressed in a baselayer which I actually had to take off after a third of the race since I was sweating so much. Major error not to have taken a sweatband. Also I had 500ml water which would've been fine for this distance in winter but was touch and go today, luckily some CPs had water.
A recce would've made a big difference today. Ok at the beginning, but the corner 1-2 as everyone else was, 2 was definitely placed too high but it was fairly obvious. Hit 5 well and then saw N coming back towards me, he must've lost a min or so here.he passed me again to 6.
7-8, looking at Strava S of Moel Arthur looks faster (I went N).9 my route was good but didn't realise how low I was when crossing the stream, luckily someone shouted me back from losing a lot more time.10 didn't visualise the contours well enough so did a bit of extra faffing. In fairness the important one is obscured by the circle somewhat.11 I contoured quite high but I think that worked ok.
12 not so much, climbed too much and ended up on the tourist path, had to drop again.
On way to 17 passed quite a few people in the climb who'd bonked. I'd had 2 Clif bars and 2 packs of shot books so I was all good. Took the safe route in which was an excellent decision, rewarded by catching N at the CP. Overtook him with about a k to go and he clearly wasnt going to try to stay with me. Which was good as my shoelace was undone; but I wasn't going to stop!
Shoes were really good. Rubbing slightly, but they are brand new, so fair enough. Grip was impressive when contouring - but it was very dry, so they weren't really challenged.
Foot hurt. It's only a 1/10, but it's that on every step.
Saturday Feb 23, 2019 #
Running - Road/Track race (Parkrun - Bakewell) 18:10 [5] 5.0 km (3:38 / km) +27m 3:32 / km
ahr:121 max:152 (injured) shoes: Brooks Ravenna 9
Should be a pb course and probably is for most people; too hilly for me. Felt like I was running faster than I was! Happy with my downhill times but too slow on the up. Just about managed to beat man with buggy. Their biggest attendance by several hundred. 5k is a hard distance. I am exhausted.
After a couple of miles warm up my injuries were ok.
After a couple of miles warm up my injuries were ok.
Running - Trail tempo (Graphene) 32:19 [4] 5.84 km (5:32 / km) +199m 4:44 / km
ahr:152 max:170 (injured) shoes: Mudclaw G260
Sort of turned into a tempo in the middle, was just testing the shoes before tomorrow.
The grip is very good, although that's the tread pattern rather than the magical graphene. Will be a while before it becomes apparent if that's any good or not; shouldn't take long to find some wet rock to test out on, though!
Foot still weird.
The grip is very good, although that's the tread pattern rather than the magical graphene. Will be a while before it becomes apparent if that's any good or not; shouldn't take long to find some wet rock to test out on, though!
Foot still weird.
9 AM
Orienteering - Urban 18:10 [3] 4.97 km (3:39 / km) +25m 3:34 / km
ahr:121 max:152
Friday Feb 22, 2019 #
Gym Strength (Pump #72) 1:00:00 [3]
(injured)
Thursday Feb 21, 2019 #
Running - Road/Track (MaccH B Group) 1:01:48 [4] 13.17 km (4:42 / km) +157m 4:26 / km
ahr:134 max:160 (injured) shoes: Brooks Ravenna 9
Fast one. Good after yesterday's easy one.
Foot was pretty much fine although still weird. It's getting pretty tedious now.
Foot was pretty much fine although still weird. It's getting pretty tedious now.
Wednesday Feb 20, 2019 #
Running - Trail (MH Fell Training) 1:10:56 [2] 9.46 km (7:30 / km) +354m 6:19 / km
(injured) shoes: X-Talon 225 (July 2017)
Easy and short with the fell group.
My foot was hurting, but my toe rather than the plantar. Less concerned about this since its actually related to the injury rather than caused by it.
My foot was hurting, but my toe rather than the plantar. Less concerned about this since its actually related to the injury rather than caused by it.
Tuesday Feb 19, 2019 #
Note
(injured) (rest day)
Big week last week, so this one I decree will not be. Bit lethargic this eve.
Monday Feb 18, 2019 #
Running - Road/Track tempo (Evening tempo) 30:08 [4] 6.58 km (4:35 / km) +67m 4:21 / km
ahr:138 max:154 (injured) shoes: Brooks Ravenna 9
Shorter tonight since foot still hurting quite a bit after Saturday.
Was more or less fine doing this - I think I may've got used to tying laces very tight for winter fell races and have unnecessarily carried this over into road sessions. Deliberately did them much looser tonight. Will try the same thing on a longer run and see if it's a combination of that and the injury. Hope so as it's easy to fix!
Was more or less fine doing this - I think I may've got used to tying laces very tight for winter fell races and have unnecessarily carried this over into road sessions. Deliberately did them much looser tonight. Will try the same thing on a longer run and see if it's a combination of that and the injury. Hope so as it's easy to fix!
Sunday Feb 17, 2019 #
Running - Trail (MH Fell Handicap Route) 2:31:33 [3] 22.31 km (6:48 / km) +981m 5:34 / km
ahr:155 max:178 (injured) shoes: X-Talon 225 (July 2017)
Jog around the handicap route with Nathanael and his friend Tim. Lovely day to be out.
Feeling the squats/lunges yesterday, and plantar sore, otherwise felt alright.
Feeling the squats/lunges yesterday, and plantar sore, otherwise felt alright.
Saturday Feb 16, 2019 #
Running - Road/Track race (Parkrun - Crewe) 18:28 [5] 5.0 km (3:42 / km) +46m 3:32 / km
ahr:131 max:153 (injured) shoes: Brooks Ravenna 9
Not as fast a course as I'd hoped; too hilly!
Good tussle with Billy from work but he was 10s ahead at the end - both of us outsprinted, him on the line.
Nice course with a bridge and a lake, 3 and a bit laps. Narrow in places which makes overtaking difficult, and it gets pretty busy.
Enjoyed it but didn't feel great on the hills.
Achilles really sore in the 20min jog,but after that length of time it warms up and is thereafter ok. Other foot no issues.
Good tussle with Billy from work but he was 10s ahead at the end - both of us outsprinted, him on the line.
Nice course with a bridge and a lake, 3 and a bit laps. Narrow in places which makes overtaking difficult, and it gets pretty busy.
Enjoyed it but didn't feel great on the hills.
Achilles really sore in the 20min jog,but after that length of time it warms up and is thereafter ok. Other foot no issues.
Orienteering - Forest race (Apedale) 57:13 [4] 8.24 km (6:57 / km) +253m 6:01 / km
ahr:130 max:157 (injured) shoes: X-talon 212 (blk/flro) - Nov17
Not a lot on today, so went to this POTOC local. Very muted map colours and tiny control circles. Otherwise, no real issues, mostly path-based nav. Grotty forest. Control 19 laughably in the wrong place - should've been easy to position since it should've been directly under a power line... Apparently controls were put out at night. Of course they were. They said they'd be voiding the leg, so all good. As with lots of o though, reminds me why I've stopped doing the smaller events.
Calf ok; plantar sore afterwards. Possibly from the fast running this morning.
Calf ok; plantar sore afterwards. Possibly from the fast running this morning.
Gym Strength (Pump #71) 1:00:00 [3]
(injured)
Friday Feb 15, 2019 #
Note
(injured) (rest day)
Gym class cancelled :( will go tomorrow!
Thursday Feb 14, 2019 #
Running - Road/Track (MaccH B Group) 1:16:52 [3] 14.58 km (5:16 / km) +216m 4:55 / km
ahr:133 max:156 (injured) shoes: Brooks Ravenna 9
Nice to be running a bit slower than Monday, warm evening, felt ok.
Foot still feeling weird but shin pain seems to be gone.
Foot still feeling weird but shin pain seems to be gone.
Wednesday Feb 13, 2019 #
Running - Trail (MaccH Fell Group) 1:29:34 [3] 13.1 km (6:50 / km) +466m 5:48 / km
ahr:135 max:159 (injured) shoes: X-talon 212 (blk/flro) - Nov17
Injuries hurt less when running off-road.
Nice evening, fairly sedate.
Nice evening, fairly sedate.
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019 #
Orienteering - Urban race (High Lane Night Street) 1:13:25 [5] 14.78 km (4:58 / km) +155m 4:43 / km
ahr:133 max:151 (injured) shoes: Brooks Ravenna 9
2 maps, 30 and 70pc respectively.
Spent half an hour on the first, 10mins more than planned; it probably wasn't the right strategy to do the final loop I did.
Good fun, could've probably got another 70 but the penalties were very harsh and didn't want to risk being late. Needed to ensure I beat Nathanael (and I don't know yet whether I even achieved that...).
Foot ok during but hurt afterwards, calf hurting pretty much throughout, shin was hurting yday but felt better today, probably due to more stretching before I started.
Spent half an hour on the first, 10mins more than planned; it probably wasn't the right strategy to do the final loop I did.
Good fun, could've probably got another 70 but the penalties were very harsh and didn't want to risk being late. Needed to ensure I beat Nathanael (and I don't know yet whether I even achieved that...).
Foot ok during but hurt afterwards, calf hurting pretty much throughout, shin was hurting yday but felt better today, probably due to more stretching before I started.
Monday Feb 11, 2019 #
Running - Road/Track (MaccH B Group) 1:29:02 [3] 17.18 km (5:11 / km) +145m 4:58 / km
ahr:138 max:152 (injured) shoes: Brooks Ravenna 9
Possibly the furthest this group has run?
Foot not great and shin was hurting by the end too. I think the calf exercises (which are to fatigue) are probably not a great idea immediately before running.
Foot not great and shin was hurting by the end too. I think the calf exercises (which are to fatigue) are probably not a great idea immediately before running.
Sunday Feb 10, 2019 #
Running - Trail race (Doctor's Gate) 2:08:26 [5] 19.36 km (6:38 / km) +943m 5:20 / km
ahr:148 max:182 (injured)
EDIT: 5 minutes lost - but I did get back most of the places I lost; at least:
https://labs.strava.com/flyby/viewer/#2136905441?c...
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Navigational fiasco. The race in general; not me! For a change. For many reasons:
(1) the map being handed out at registration was wrong. We we told that one checkpoint was no longer there, and another had been added. Fair enough...
(2) we were told that the whole thing was flagged so we wouldn't need the map anyway
(3) the [amended] route had been drawn on a master map the wall
This was all quite disappointing anyway since I'd been hoping/expecting some nav. But anyway.
All going fine to CP2, then followed flags to CP3, which didn't appear to be there, then flags disappeared in the mist and so used the map to navigate to CP4...which wasn't there, but guy in my club was spectating and he confirmed we were in the right place...so we headed towards CP5 and then saw the rest of the field coming down a totally different spur, which was the flagged route, but nothing like the mapped route...so we'd lost a load of time by going to the right place!
Then afterwards started to work my way back through the field, which was quite fun at least, bit of hail and some sunshine, some nice boggy bits over the moor, caught up a lot of time, then a glorious descent. Went past another couple of checkpoints with nothing there, but that was standard by now.
21st, not sure how much time I lost by going the right way yet. But it was a farce; some people went down the flagged route and then turned back towards where CP4 should've been but wasn't, since they were sensibly using the map; some didn't turn round and just ignored it...results are basically meaningless. Most people were finishing and having no idea whether they were disqualified or not. Exactly how a navigational race shouldn't be.
Good route though, and soup/crusty bread/sandwiches/pork pie/homemade flapjack and caramel shortbread at the end. Shame about the (unapologetic) organisation.
https://labs.strava.com/flyby/viewer/#2136905441?c...
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Navigational fiasco. The race in general; not me! For a change. For many reasons:
(1) the map being handed out at registration was wrong. We we told that one checkpoint was no longer there, and another had been added. Fair enough...
(2) we were told that the whole thing was flagged so we wouldn't need the map anyway
(3) the [amended] route had been drawn on a master map the wall
This was all quite disappointing anyway since I'd been hoping/expecting some nav. But anyway.
All going fine to CP2, then followed flags to CP3, which didn't appear to be there, then flags disappeared in the mist and so used the map to navigate to CP4...which wasn't there, but guy in my club was spectating and he confirmed we were in the right place...so we headed towards CP5 and then saw the rest of the field coming down a totally different spur, which was the flagged route, but nothing like the mapped route...so we'd lost a load of time by going to the right place!
Then afterwards started to work my way back through the field, which was quite fun at least, bit of hail and some sunshine, some nice boggy bits over the moor, caught up a lot of time, then a glorious descent. Went past another couple of checkpoints with nothing there, but that was standard by now.
21st, not sure how much time I lost by going the right way yet. But it was a farce; some people went down the flagged route and then turned back towards where CP4 should've been but wasn't, since they were sensibly using the map; some didn't turn round and just ignored it...results are basically meaningless. Most people were finishing and having no idea whether they were disqualified or not. Exactly how a navigational race shouldn't be.
Good route though, and soup/crusty bread/sandwiches/pork pie/homemade flapjack and caramel shortbread at the end. Shame about the (unapologetic) organisation.
Note
(injured)
Talked to Darren Fishwick about number of fell races; he said that other than last year where he 'only' did 95 fell races, the few years before that he was generally getting over 100.
So that's a target. Up to 7 thus far; need to get a move on.
Trigger, Hoofstones, Tigger Tor, Wadsworth Trog, Mickleden Straddle, Windy Hill, Doctor's Gate
So that's a target. Up to 7 thus far; need to get a move on.
Trigger, Hoofstones, Tigger Tor, Wadsworth Trog, Mickleden Straddle, Windy Hill, Doctor's Gate
Saturday Feb 9, 2019 #
Running - Trail race (Windy Hill) 1:11:27 [5] 14.26 km (5:01 / km) +505m 4:15 / km
ahr:152 max:172 (injured) shoes: Xtalon 212 (blk/red)
31st/238
https://my3.raceresult.com/105559/results?lang=en#...
3 mins behind Nathanael; a minute faster than last year.
Conditions were probably better overall this year though, it was windier (weather warning level of wind) but not raining, warmer so no ice, and not as muddy. Uphill easier since just blown up, but across the moor tough since crosswind meant going in a straight line was non-trivial.
Found that in order to make any progress into the wind I really had to pump my arms; unfortunately the gym-on-Fridays strategy meant that they were quite sore. I think it should help in the longer term, though.
Despite the slabs having a layer of water on them, they were nowhere near as slippery as Trigger. I think someone must've been out and greased those.
My foot didn't hurt today, which was a pleasant surprise.
https://my3.raceresult.com/105559/results?lang=en#...
3 mins behind Nathanael; a minute faster than last year.
Conditions were probably better overall this year though, it was windier (weather warning level of wind) but not raining, warmer so no ice, and not as muddy. Uphill easier since just blown up, but across the moor tough since crosswind meant going in a straight line was non-trivial.
Found that in order to make any progress into the wind I really had to pump my arms; unfortunately the gym-on-Fridays strategy meant that they were quite sore. I think it should help in the longer term, though.
Despite the slabs having a layer of water on them, they were nowhere near as slippery as Trigger. I think someone must've been out and greased those.
My foot didn't hurt today, which was a pleasant surprise.
Friday Feb 8, 2019 #
Gym Strength (Pump #70) 1:00:00 [3]
(injured)
Weights:
10 wu, chest, back
22 squats
8 by
5 tri
4 shoulders
5 lunges
10 wu, chest, back
22 squats
8 by
5 tri
4 shoulders
5 lunges
Note
(injured)
Finally saw a physio at the hospital today about my insensitive foot. She was really good, I was in there for over an hour getting all kinds of things measured.
My physio is hot. I'll be seeing her again.
I have some exercises to do and I need to keep a diary of how much and when things hurt.
My physio is hot. I'll be seeing her again.
I have some exercises to do and I need to keep a diary of how much and when things hurt.
Thursday Feb 7, 2019 #
Running - Road/Track tempo (Quick tempo) 30:02 [4] 6.45 km (4:39 / km) +71m 4:25 / km
ahr:138 max:156 (injured) shoes: Brooks Ravenna 9
Got to prep some maps tonight for the weekend so didn't do the club run, however had to run for 30 mins at 70pc max HR to get the max Vitality Health insurance points for the day :)
Felt slow.
Felt slow.
Wednesday Feb 6, 2019 #
Running - Trail (MaccH Fell Group) 1:41:52 [3] 13.42 km (7:35 / km) +611m 6:11 / km
ahr:125 max:152 (injured) shoes: X-Talon 225 (July 2017)
A long one for the fell group. Didn't push very hard and was at the back the whole time; feeling ok though, just didn't fancy putting any effort in.
Fingers very cold despite quite a warm evening, windy though so it was probably that.
Fingers very cold despite quite a warm evening, windy though so it was probably that.
Tuesday Feb 5, 2019 #
Orienteering - Urban race (Romiley Night Street) 59:06 [5] 9.92 km (5:57 / km) +194m 5:26 / km
ahr:120 max:142 (injured) shoes: Brooks Ravenna 9
Thought I'd get one of the backlog events in as I had a free day. Would've been better off with a drier day...lots of paths muddy and slippery in road shoes. Forecast rain held off until ten mins from the end; glad I elected to go with 60 rather than 75.
Monday Feb 4, 2019 #
Running - Road/Track (MaccH B Group) 1:15:43 [3] 15.04 km (5:02 / km) +155m 4:47 / km
ahr:141 max:165 (injured) shoes: Brooks Ravenna 9
Put some Superfeet RunComfort insoles into my shoes to see what happened. It's a bit early to say - but I think probably nothing.
Actually the achilles thing did feel a bit better; that wasn't the problem they were supposed to solve, though... Will review after a few more weeks!
Warm evening; nice change. Fairly pacey.
Actually the achilles thing did feel a bit better; that wasn't the problem they were supposed to solve, though... Will review after a few more weeks!
Warm evening; nice change. Fairly pacey.
Sunday Feb 3, 2019 #
Running - Trail race (Mickleden Straddle) 2:07:31 [5] 23.15 km (5:30 / km) +748m 4:45 / km
ahr:143 max:169 (injured)
https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/32b003_08d8767e99c4...
Vaguely aiming at 2 hours as that was Caitlin's winning time last year. That was probably a bit optimistic - last year was not snowy.
Determined to set off faster than the Trog yesterday, but probably went too far the other way and was pretty near the front for the first mile or so until we hit the first hill, and then I was slowly but surely overtaken by most of the field.
Very different conditions from yesterday, mostly on a well used path which was hard packed snow rather than powder and therefore much more slippery. Metal dobs would've been ideal; might get some for the two or three races a year when they're the preference. Stunning scenery with everything white, still. Felt more bleak and exposed than yesterday despite going out and back on the same path.
Found the uphill a struggle although it was runnable all the way. Bit of a wind, more noticeable on the way back trying to come down again fast without being blown into the rocks.
I think 30th ish. Thought at the time it went badly but in those conditions not sure I could've been too much quicker. My plantar was pretty much fine so hopefully the spiky ball and all the stretching has worked. The left calf/achilles still isn't right, but I'm not expecting it to be until May (since past experience tells me it will take a year).
Plentiful cake, sandwiches, soup afterwards.
Vaguely aiming at 2 hours as that was Caitlin's winning time last year. That was probably a bit optimistic - last year was not snowy.
Determined to set off faster than the Trog yesterday, but probably went too far the other way and was pretty near the front for the first mile or so until we hit the first hill, and then I was slowly but surely overtaken by most of the field.
Very different conditions from yesterday, mostly on a well used path which was hard packed snow rather than powder and therefore much more slippery. Metal dobs would've been ideal; might get some for the two or three races a year when they're the preference. Stunning scenery with everything white, still. Felt more bleak and exposed than yesterday despite going out and back on the same path.
Found the uphill a struggle although it was runnable all the way. Bit of a wind, more noticeable on the way back trying to come down again fast without being blown into the rocks.
I think 30th ish. Thought at the time it went badly but in those conditions not sure I could've been too much quicker. My plantar was pretty much fine so hopefully the spiky ball and all the stretching has worked. The left calf/achilles still isn't right, but I'm not expecting it to be until May (since past experience tells me it will take a year).
Plentiful cake, sandwiches, soup afterwards.
Saturday Feb 2, 2019 #
Running - Trail race (Wadsworth Trog) 3:22:08 [5] 31.56 km (6:24 / km) +1196m 5:23 / km
ahr:140 max:167 (injured) shoes: Xtalon 212 (blk/red)
http://live.sportident.co.uk/home/multistage/stage...
Really nervous about this since it was -5°C when I left the house and now I know exactly how long it takes for a helicopter to turn up I decided to carry my down vest as an extra layer (along with baselayer, windproof and waterproof). It was 3 degrees warmer when I arrived at the race and quite a few people in shorts made me less concerned.
Lovely conditions; ankle-deep powder snow for the entire 19 miles basically, but low winds and clear blue skies. Trigger in those conditions would've been awesome.
After the first 5 checkpoints or so, ran most of the rest of the race entirely on my own. One of those races which are really well marked at the beginning to lure you into a false sense of security, and then the markings suddenly stop after about 10k and you're glad you have your map out.
No severe climbs or descents, didn't even feel that far, probably since it was fun. At the end I felt like I could've run further. Clif bars at about 60mins and 1 hour 50mins. Took 1L, drank maybe half of that.
One mistake from CP10, decided the people I could see in the distance were too far left and so ignored them - actually I was too far right and my trod eventually petered out into nothingness - my line was ok and probably wasn't much further distance-wise, but I had knee deep snow and heather to wade through, and the people on the good line didn't. I thought I'd lost masses of time but the splits show it was only c.3mins - would've only made a 3-position difference. Note to self if I do this again: the big salt cellar looking thing is on the right line.
35th/187 - relatively happy - reckon 3:15 would be an achievable target.
Plentiful cake and soup afterwards.
Really nervous about this since it was -5°C when I left the house and now I know exactly how long it takes for a helicopter to turn up I decided to carry my down vest as an extra layer (along with baselayer, windproof and waterproof). It was 3 degrees warmer when I arrived at the race and quite a few people in shorts made me less concerned.
Lovely conditions; ankle-deep powder snow for the entire 19 miles basically, but low winds and clear blue skies. Trigger in those conditions would've been awesome.
After the first 5 checkpoints or so, ran most of the rest of the race entirely on my own. One of those races which are really well marked at the beginning to lure you into a false sense of security, and then the markings suddenly stop after about 10k and you're glad you have your map out.
No severe climbs or descents, didn't even feel that far, probably since it was fun. At the end I felt like I could've run further. Clif bars at about 60mins and 1 hour 50mins. Took 1L, drank maybe half of that.
One mistake from CP10, decided the people I could see in the distance were too far left and so ignored them - actually I was too far right and my trod eventually petered out into nothingness - my line was ok and probably wasn't much further distance-wise, but I had knee deep snow and heather to wade through, and the people on the good line didn't. I thought I'd lost masses of time but the splits show it was only c.3mins - would've only made a 3-position difference. Note to self if I do this again: the big salt cellar looking thing is on the right line.
35th/187 - relatively happy - reckon 3:15 would be an achievable target.
Plentiful cake and soup afterwards.
Friday Feb 1, 2019 #
Gym Strength (Pump #69) 1:00:00 [3]
(injured)