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Sunday Jun 30, 2019 #
2 PM
Running 9:13 [2] 2.21 km (4:10 / km)
shoes: Saucony Guide ISO
WU
Orienteering 11:58 [5] 3.1 km (3:52 / km)
shoes: Inov8 X-Talon 212 cl
Race Pace Sprint Round Bath Uni
M21 B Final from British Sprints: 45s quicker than the winner Tom Felbaum (AKA T dog) so quite happy with that. Flow was good and didn't really make any mistakes. Think I took all the best routes as well so overall a very good run. Started to really feel the burn about half way but managed to hold a speed a fair bit quicker than when I did the British sprints back in September last year. Obviously this area is fairly familiar to me so the tricky legs were not as tricky as usual because I already knew where the underpasses were. Still good training and a nice little confidence boost. Shin was niggly but not painful (2/10 pain) but will most likely stay away from running until I touch down in Denmark.
Map: (Put my route as Edward Lines)
https://www.boc.routegadget.co.uk/rg2/#33&cour...
M21 B Final from British Sprints: 45s quicker than the winner Tom Felbaum (AKA T dog) so quite happy with that. Flow was good and didn't really make any mistakes. Think I took all the best routes as well so overall a very good run. Started to really feel the burn about half way but managed to hold a speed a fair bit quicker than when I did the British sprints back in September last year. Obviously this area is fairly familiar to me so the tricky legs were not as tricky as usual because I already knew where the underpasses were. Still good training and a nice little confidence boost. Shin was niggly but not painful (2/10 pain) but will most likely stay away from running until I touch down in Denmark.
Map: (Put my route as Edward Lines)
https://www.boc.routegadget.co.uk/rg2/#33&cour...
Running 9:44 [2] 2.01 km (4:51 / km)
shoes: Inov8 X-Talon 212 cl
WD
7 PM
Spinning 1:29:53 [2] +432m
Evening cruise round the lanes
43.74km / 29.2kph
Turned all the stats off my garmin and just enjoyed the ride. Took it chill so pretty surprised at the average speed but i'll take that ;) Taper begins now!
43.74km / 29.2kph
Turned all the stats off my garmin and just enjoyed the ride. Took it chill so pretty surprised at the average speed but i'll take that ;) Taper begins now!
Saturday Jun 29, 2019 #
8 PM
Running 8:48 [2] 2.11 km (4:10 / km)
shoes: Saucony Guide ISO
WU
Orienteering 9:23 [4] 2.32 km (4:03 / km)
shoes: Saucony Guide ISO
Sprint round bath Uni
Just checked the splits was 1:40 mins ahead of Alice Leake (Course Winner) at the point where I stopped. Don't think that's too shabby but obviously hard to compare as she is a woman and I am unfortunately not one of those....
I'm an idiot, had 2 courses to do but printed off 2 copies of the same course. Ah well did most of the W21 Heat course from British sprint in reverse, did this pretty hard. Nav was good and running speed felt ok. Shin niggly no worse but no better than wednesday. Will probably dive into it again tomorrow and do the other course. A bit of a risk maybe but then I will take the following 4 days off before running in the 2 days up to the sprint. Not ideal prep but at least I am getting some tekkers in before the big day.
Just checked the splits was 1:40 mins ahead of Alice Leake (Course Winner) at the point where I stopped. Don't think that's too shabby but obviously hard to compare as she is a woman and I am unfortunately not one of those....
I'm an idiot, had 2 courses to do but printed off 2 copies of the same course. Ah well did most of the W21 Heat course from British sprint in reverse, did this pretty hard. Nav was good and running speed felt ok. Shin niggly no worse but no better than wednesday. Will probably dive into it again tomorrow and do the other course. A bit of a risk maybe but then I will take the following 4 days off before running in the 2 days up to the sprint. Not ideal prep but at least I am getting some tekkers in before the big day.
Running 10:15 [2] 2.01 km (5:06 / km)
shoes: Saucony Guide ISO
WD
Friday Jun 28, 2019 #
10 AM
Spinning 1:30:11 [2] +444m
Morning Ride
41.4km / 27.6kph
Just didn't feel very good. A bit drained from the start so called it a day at 90 because I was just feeling a bit spaced. Still a decent length ride and should maybe start thinking about calming it down about now.
41.4km / 27.6kph
Just didn't feel very good. A bit drained from the start so called it a day at 90 because I was just feeling a bit spaced. Still a decent length ride and should maybe start thinking about calming it down about now.
Thursday Jun 27, 2019 #
Note
Shin is right on the edge. Very annoying as Milage hasn’t been high. Right shin so not the winter injury one but same place. Had a niggle there for a few weeks but I just need to be careful now as it seems a little more inflamed than usual. Only going to run once more this week (Sprint O) then maybe a couple of times in the taper week but keep the cycling up. Very annoying as I haven’t got in as much technical training as I would have liked but fitness wise I think I will be all good. Just sad that it hasn’t gone to plan for me at any point this year. Hopefully my hard work x-training will pay off but guess we’ll just wait and see....
11 AM
Spinning 1:30:17 [2]
Cafe ride with Roanne, she was on a chunky hybrid so pace was pretty slow (20kph). Lovely day and very nice route. Pretty enjoyable but heat really took it out of me. Feeling a bit spaced now lol. Top quality cake at the castle comb cafe although flat white artwork could do with some work. 7.5/10.
Wednesday Jun 26, 2019 #
1 PM
Running 9:23 [2] 2.01 km (4:40 / km)
shoes: Saucony Guide ISO
WU
Running 33:34 [4] 9.41 km (3:34 / km)
shoes: Saucony Guide ISO
Grass Tempo Session: 6x5mins (1)
Average Paces: 3:17,24,21,21,20,21/km
Ok session, happy that shin held up. Undulating grass loop round some playing fields with a pretty strong wind. Bailed from the last rep 3:30mins in due to a crippling stitch which was very annoying as legs felt absolutely fine. Session was good otherwise and got 28:30mins of good work in, not pushing too much just finding a nice grindy pace. Fitness is there but stomach issues haven't got better. Got a blood test today, actually hoping for something to come up so that I can get on the medication and hopefully sort it out in the next 10 days.
Average Paces: 3:17,24,21,21,20,21/km
Ok session, happy that shin held up. Undulating grass loop round some playing fields with a pretty strong wind. Bailed from the last rep 3:30mins in due to a crippling stitch which was very annoying as legs felt absolutely fine. Session was good otherwise and got 28:30mins of good work in, not pushing too much just finding a nice grindy pace. Fitness is there but stomach issues haven't got better. Got a blood test today, actually hoping for something to come up so that I can get on the medication and hopefully sort it out in the next 10 days.
Running 9:22 [2] 1.8 km (5:12 / km)
shoes: Saucony Guide ISO
WD - Had to wait about 15mins for stitch to settle, felt like I was being stabbed in the chest.
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019 #
4 PM
Spinning 1:44:21 [2] +495m
Very asthetic loop round the back roads
50.3km / 28.9kph
Felt good, stomach problems still there though. Will go for a session tomorrow at a nice tempo pace providing the shin holds up.
50.3km / 28.9kph
Felt good, stomach problems still there though. Will go for a session tomorrow at a nice tempo pace providing the shin holds up.
Monday Jun 24, 2019 #
4 PM
Spinning 30:57 [2]
Easy rest day spin round the lanes.
14.0km / 27.2kph
Feeling very meh today, stomach still not right, had a tight chest all day. Will keep on the antacids I guess and just hope they eventually clear this up.
14.0km / 27.2kph
Feeling very meh today, stomach still not right, had a tight chest all day. Will keep on the antacids I guess and just hope they eventually clear this up.
Sunday Jun 23, 2019 #
4 PM
Running 45:02 [2] 8.92 km (5:03 / km) +358m 4:12 / km
shoes: Saucony Guide ISO
Hilly 45. Planned to be 75 long run but right shin was niggly so decided to cut short. Wasn't particularly enjoyable as my mind was constantly focused on my shin. Will probably take the next 2 days off running and do my session on Wednesday (not tuesday) so it can settle a bit. It wasn't painful but too close to JWOC to be taking any risks. On a positive not I was fairly strong on the climbs today.
5 PM
Spinning 28:24 [3] +154m
Post-run ride
14.0km / 29.6kph
Making up for not finishing the long run. Didn't eat after my run and went hard on all the uphills to push myself close to the bonk. Felt pretty dead but ground out a nice pace considering the damp roads, wind and undulating loop. Mixed week with stomach issues and shin, but got in some good hours and a couple of quality sessions.
14.0km / 29.6kph
Making up for not finishing the long run. Didn't eat after my run and went hard on all the uphills to push myself close to the bonk. Felt pretty dead but ground out a nice pace considering the damp roads, wind and undulating loop. Mixed week with stomach issues and shin, but got in some good hours and a couple of quality sessions.
Saturday Jun 22, 2019 #
7 PM
Running 8:50 [2] 2.01 km (4:24 / km)
shoes: Saucony Guide ISO
WU
Running 29:02 [4] 8.13 km (3:34 / km)
shoes: Saucony Guide ISO
Canal Session: 5x5mins (1)
Average Paces: 3:20,19,20,20,16/km
Been very down all day after kitty, who's been part of the family for the last 13 years got put down. Didn't feel like doing much but finally managed to motivate myself for this. Just chilled didn't push the pace too much. Felt comfy but chest was still tight so was cautious not to push past the point where I start to breathe irregularly. Quite happy overall, legs seemed untroubled at this pace. Need to get these stomach issues sorted. Once I do I reckon they'll be a naughty piece of fitness unraveled ;)
Average Paces: 3:20,19,20,20,16/km
Been very down all day after kitty, who's been part of the family for the last 13 years got put down. Didn't feel like doing much but finally managed to motivate myself for this. Just chilled didn't push the pace too much. Felt comfy but chest was still tight so was cautious not to push past the point where I start to breathe irregularly. Quite happy overall, legs seemed untroubled at this pace. Need to get these stomach issues sorted. Once I do I reckon they'll be a naughty piece of fitness unraveled ;)
Running 14:05 [2] 3.1 km (4:33 / km)
shoes: Saucony Guide ISO
WD
Friday Jun 21, 2019 #
3 PM
Spinning 1:49:23 [2] +492m
Out round the lanes
51.6km / 28.4kph
A lot hotter today and feeling very meh. Got through alright but just felt a little bit zonked. Happy to get another decent ride in the bag.
51.6km / 28.4kph
A lot hotter today and feeling very meh. Got through alright but just felt a little bit zonked. Happy to get another decent ride in the bag.
Thursday Jun 20, 2019 #
11 AM
Spinning 29:38 [2]
Short one round the lanes
14.0km / 28.4kph
Finally got some cleats. Interesting experience but no disasters. Will do a lighter session this afternoon to see how the stomach reacts.
14.0km / 28.4kph
Finally got some cleats. Interesting experience but no disasters. Will do a lighter session this afternoon to see how the stomach reacts.
5 PM
Running 9:24 [2] 2.2 km (4:16 / km)
shoes: Saucony Guide ISO
WU
Running 28:30 [4] 8.02 km (3:33 / km)
shoes: Saucony Guide ISO
Canal Session: 3x8min (2/2.5)
Average Paces: 3:13,15,16/km
Wow that hurt a lot more than it was meant to. Aimed to do the first rep very steady and then work into it. The plan was to hardly look at the watch and go off feel. 3:13 pace for the first rep lol but felt surprisingly alright. Felt fine on the first half of the second rep but as I turned my stomach tightened and things went from good to bad very quickly. Was a bit of a struggle at the end of the second rep, developed a stitch becasue was struggling with breathing. Took an extra 30s recovery becasue really wanted to finish. Just tried my best to relax on the last rep not caring if the pace dropped off. Stomach was still tight but was able to control and relax my breathing. Grinding hard near the end but got the job done. Happy to finish with some good pace but didn't make it easy for myself. All done on gravel track with heavy mileage shoes. Improvement from Tuesday and hopefully these stomach issues will go after a few more days on the antacids.
Average Paces: 3:13,15,16/km
Wow that hurt a lot more than it was meant to. Aimed to do the first rep very steady and then work into it. The plan was to hardly look at the watch and go off feel. 3:13 pace for the first rep lol but felt surprisingly alright. Felt fine on the first half of the second rep but as I turned my stomach tightened and things went from good to bad very quickly. Was a bit of a struggle at the end of the second rep, developed a stitch becasue was struggling with breathing. Took an extra 30s recovery becasue really wanted to finish. Just tried my best to relax on the last rep not caring if the pace dropped off. Stomach was still tight but was able to control and relax my breathing. Grinding hard near the end but got the job done. Happy to finish with some good pace but didn't make it easy for myself. All done on gravel track with heavy mileage shoes. Improvement from Tuesday and hopefully these stomach issues will go after a few more days on the antacids.
Running 10:07 [2] 2.1 km (4:49 / km)
shoes: Saucony Guide ISO
WD
Wednesday Jun 19, 2019 #
2 PM
Spinning 1:49:12 [2]
Spin round the backroads
51.6km / 28.4kph
Literally seems that I can only cycle at one speed. Enjoyable ride mostlly but it did rain and I didn't have a jacket so I got a bit wet. Felt decent and didn't bonk, no food just water. picked up some antacids from the doc today hopefully they will fix my stomach/acid reflux/f*ck knows what issue with me.
51.6km / 28.4kph
Literally seems that I can only cycle at one speed. Enjoyable ride mostlly but it did rain and I didn't have a jacket so I got a bit wet. Felt decent and didn't bonk, no food just water. picked up some antacids from the doc today hopefully they will fix my stomach/acid reflux/f*ck knows what issue with me.
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019 #
Note
Spoke to the mother who is a vet, she thinks it's just "wind" / excess gas in my large intestine lol. Not sure what brings it on but might just have to wait this one out.
2 PM
Running 10:02 [2] 2.3 km (4:22 / km)
shoes: Saucony Guide ISO
WU
Running 26:33 [4] 6.92 km (3:50 / km)
shoes: Saucony Guide ISO
Aborted 2x5km
No idea what happened but felt uncomfortable from the off. Something not right in my chest. Just gradually got tighter. Went through the first 5km in 17:06 but already felt a bit dead. Jogged for a K and then started the next 5km but only made it 900m in at which point I was really struggling to breathe. Very similar feels to what I was getting last summer. Maybe stomach acid playing up but hard to say if this is stomach or lungs. Will have another go at a session on thursday and take some antacids before. If I have the same issue then might need to back off because most likely underlying illness. Basically this is really frustrating as I thought I was making some real progress. Ah well on with the next one.
No idea what happened but felt uncomfortable from the off. Something not right in my chest. Just gradually got tighter. Went through the first 5km in 17:06 but already felt a bit dead. Jogged for a K and then started the next 5km but only made it 900m in at which point I was really struggling to breathe. Very similar feels to what I was getting last summer. Maybe stomach acid playing up but hard to say if this is stomach or lungs. Will have another go at a session on thursday and take some antacids before. If I have the same issue then might need to back off because most likely underlying illness. Basically this is really frustrating as I thought I was making some real progress. Ah well on with the next one.
Running 23:22 [2] 5.3 km (4:25 / km)
shoes: Saucony Guide ISO
WD
Monday Jun 17, 2019 #
6 PM
Spinning 30:01 [2]
(rest day)
Evening spin round the lanes
13.9km / 27.9kph
Been a very lazy day just resting up from last week. Time for another big week.
13.9km / 27.9kph
Been a very lazy day just resting up from last week. Time for another big week.
Sunday Jun 16, 2019 #
2 PM
Running 1:20:25 [3] 18.01 km (4:28 / km) +265m 4:10 / km
shoes: Saucony Guide ISO
Steady 80 SLR
Was a bit unsteady going into this after the shin niggles yesterday. Shins were a little bit tight in the first half but then no pain in the second half so great success! Nice loop with one bit climb, legs felt decent so decided to press on a little bit to test myself out. No major bonk which is nice considering how few long runs I've done recently.
Was a bit unsteady going into this after the shin niggles yesterday. Shins were a little bit tight in the first half but then no pain in the second half so great success! Nice loop with one bit climb, legs felt decent so decided to press on a little bit to test myself out. No major bonk which is nice considering how few long runs I've done recently.
Saturday Jun 15, 2019 #
11 AM
Running 7:08 [2] 1.63 km (4:23 / km)
shoes: Inov8 x talon 212
WU
Orienteering 17:08 [4] 4.12 km (4:10 / km) +59m 3:53 / km
shoes: Inov8 x talon 212
BOK Blast Sprint Race 1
Very wet conditions so took corners very cautiously. Started timidly but got into it. A few longer legs and wooded sections meant it didn't have a very sprinty feel but still good practice. Ran past an alley way and maybe took one or two bad routes but overall solid enough. Took the W by just under 2 mins.
Very wet conditions so took corners very cautiously. Started timidly but got into it. A few longer legs and wooded sections meant it didn't have a very sprinty feel but still good practice. Ran past an alley way and maybe took one or two bad routes but overall solid enough. Took the W by just under 2 mins.
Running 8:40 [2] 1.72 km (5:02 / km)
shoes: Inov8 x talon 212
WD
2 PM
Running 8:27 [2] 1.71 km (4:56 / km)
shoes: Inov8 x talon 212
WU 2
Orienteering 15:35 [4] 3.86 km (4:02 / km) +39m 3:51 / km
shoes: Inov8 x talon 212
BOK Blast Sprint Race 2
Preferred this course. Round the uni campus with more controls. Absolutely tipping it down at the start so again corners were taken with caution. Felt more comfortable in this race and was flowing well. Made an annoying 10s mistake at #6 running down a dead end and another small miss at #21, but overall fairly satisfied with this. Need to work on not switching off which is something I've started doing on long legs which has lead to the majority of my mistakes in the past few races. Shin's ever so slightly dodgy so will be careful.
Preferred this course. Round the uni campus with more controls. Absolutely tipping it down at the start so again corners were taken with caution. Felt more comfortable in this race and was flowing well. Made an annoying 10s mistake at #6 running down a dead end and another small miss at #21, but overall fairly satisfied with this. Need to work on not switching off which is something I've started doing on long legs which has lead to the majority of my mistakes in the past few races. Shin's ever so slightly dodgy so will be careful.
Running 8:12 [2] 1.5 km (5:28 / km)
shoes: Inov8 x talon 212
WD 2
Friday Jun 14, 2019 #
4 PM
Spinning 1:41:09 [2] +491m
Afternoon Ride
46.5km / 27.7kph
Brought some water this time so was a much more pleasant experience. Pretty windy today and had a big headwind for the last 10km. Felt fairly strong and probably pushed the pace a bit too much. Really need to try and chill out on these rides otherwise I'll just end up knackering myself. Would be good to find somebody to ride with becasue might make it easier to chill the pace.
46.5km / 27.7kph
Brought some water this time so was a much more pleasant experience. Pretty windy today and had a big headwind for the last 10km. Felt fairly strong and probably pushed the pace a bit too much. Really need to try and chill out on these rides otherwise I'll just end up knackering myself. Would be good to find somebody to ride with becasue might make it easier to chill the pace.
Thursday Jun 13, 2019 #
5 PM
Running 10:06 [2] 2.41 km (4:11 / km)
shoes: Saucony Guide ISO
WU
Running 20:00 [4] 6.06 km (3:18 / km)
shoes: Saucony Guide ISO
20min Tempo
Along canal tow path, all gravel/loose grit. Constant rain and hitting a big puddle every other step made it far from ideal conditions. Planned a 30T at just sub 3:30 pace but set off a bit fast and decided to try and hold the higher pace for 20mins rather than drop off for 30mins. Felt relatively compfy but became a bit of a grind in the last 5mins. Still happy with the average pace and pace didn't drop off too much after the "optomistic" start (3:16/km fist 10min / 3:20/km last 10min). Already feel in much better shape than this time last year and excited to push on in these next 3 weeks.
Along canal tow path, all gravel/loose grit. Constant rain and hitting a big puddle every other step made it far from ideal conditions. Planned a 30T at just sub 3:30 pace but set off a bit fast and decided to try and hold the higher pace for 20mins rather than drop off for 30mins. Felt relatively compfy but became a bit of a grind in the last 5mins. Still happy with the average pace and pace didn't drop off too much after the "optomistic" start (3:16/km fist 10min / 3:20/km last 10min). Already feel in much better shape than this time last year and excited to push on in these next 3 weeks.
Running 20:45 [2] 4.51 km (4:36 / km)
shoes: Saucony Guide ISO
Longer WD + Strides. Started to feel a little bit bonky by the end lol.
Wednesday Jun 12, 2019 #
3 PM
Spinning 1:48:22 [2] +500m
shoes: Adidas Adizero Adios 3
Out and back along the fosse way
50.8km / 28.1kph
Feeling a bit flat today but perked up after a bit. Was feeling good but then started bonking a bit in the last 20mins which made the last couple of climbs a bit of a grind. Will bring food and water next time.
50.8km / 28.1kph
Feeling a bit flat today but perked up after a bit. Was feeling good but then started bonking a bit in the last 20mins which made the last couple of climbs a bit of a grind. Will bring food and water next time.
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019 #
2 PM
Spinning 48:20 [2]
Recovery round the lanes
21.1km / 26.2kph
With roanne for the first 10 mins. Weather was absolutely horrible. Constant heavy rain and wind meant I had to be very cautious on the corners. Not the most enjoyable and didn't make it up to the planned hour because a warm shower was too tempting.
21.1km / 26.2kph
With roanne for the first 10 mins. Weather was absolutely horrible. Constant heavy rain and wind meant I had to be very cautious on the corners. Not the most enjoyable and didn't make it up to the planned hour because a warm shower was too tempting.
Monday Jun 10, 2019 #
9 AM
Running 10:55 [2] 2.25 km (4:51 / km)
shoes: Inov8 X-Talon 212 cl
WU
Orienteering 16:21 [4] 2.02 km (8:06 / km)
shoes: Inov8 X-Talon 212 cl
JWOC Test Middle
Started hard, spiked #1 then spiked what I thought was #2 but was actually a control about 20m away (didn't have descriptions). This set me down the wrong re-entrant to 3, but relocated only losing 20s. #4 was good but twisted my ankle exiting it. Bit of a banana to #5. Absolutely gassed up the hill to #6 and wen't into the green a bit early. Exiting 6 tiredness caused me to get exit direction a bit wrong so ran off down the wrong path, noticed 100m later having just run down a massive hill. Race mindset switched off at this point. Just ground to a halt a couple of minutes later. Nothing left. Ah well good weekend.
Started hard, spiked #1 then spiked what I thought was #2 but was actually a control about 20m away (didn't have descriptions). This set me down the wrong re-entrant to 3, but relocated only losing 20s. #4 was good but twisted my ankle exiting it. Bit of a banana to #5. Absolutely gassed up the hill to #6 and wen't into the green a bit early. Exiting 6 tiredness caused me to get exit direction a bit wrong so ran off down the wrong path, noticed 100m later having just run down a massive hill. Race mindset switched off at this point. Just ground to a halt a couple of minutes later. Nothing left. Ah well good weekend.
Running 15:49 [2] 2.8 km (5:39 / km) +58m 5:07 / km
shoes: Inov8 X-Talon 212 cl
Jog Back
Sunday Jun 9, 2019 #
11 AM
Running 11:54 [2] 2.07 km (5:45 / km)
shoes: Inov8 X-Talon 212 cl
WU
Orienteering 1:18:34 [4] 12.29 km (6:24 / km) +310m 5:41 / km
shoes: Inov8 X-Talon 212 cl
JWOC Long Test Race
Started a bit wobbly but not too bad. Bad exit on the long leg but picked a good route so didn't lose time. Then from #5 to #11 I picked up a train of punters, got distracted, then fucked around quite a lot. Lost #1:45 at 11 which was the biggest one. From the spectator loop to the finish ~30mins I started to feel a bit bonky but kept my head and kept it clean. Happy with my finish and not too far off the pace of the big boys so satisfied enough but need to cut out the mistakes in the middle of the race.
Started a bit wobbly but not too bad. Bad exit on the long leg but picked a good route so didn't lose time. Then from #5 to #11 I picked up a train of punters, got distracted, then fucked around quite a lot. Lost #1:45 at 11 which was the biggest one. From the spectator loop to the finish ~30mins I started to feel a bit bonky but kept my head and kept it clean. Happy with my finish and not too far off the pace of the big boys so satisfied enough but need to cut out the mistakes in the middle of the race.
Running 8:26 [2] 1.51 km (5:35 / km)
shoes: Inov8 X-Talon 212 cl
WD
Saturday Jun 8, 2019 #
3 PM
Running 11:00 [2] 2.42 km (4:33 / km)
shoes: Saucony Guide ISO
WU
Orienteering 13:01 [5] 3.37 km (3:52 / km)
shoes: Inov8 X-Talon 212 cl
JWOC Test Sprint +31s
Pretty scrappy race so surprised to not be a million miles off. Just a bit rusty but seemed to be shifting ok. Made a 5s mistake on #5 and #9 just exiting in the wrong direction and having to come back on myself. Made a really bad route choice to #11 losing 10s. The rest was ok so was surprised to only be 30s off the lead and 25s off Fred. Need a bit more training before the big one but definitely positives to take from today. Didn’t feel too tired post field trip and legs still had some zip.
Pretty scrappy race so surprised to not be a million miles off. Just a bit rusty but seemed to be shifting ok. Made a 5s mistake on #5 and #9 just exiting in the wrong direction and having to come back on myself. Made a really bad route choice to #11 losing 10s. The rest was ok so was surprised to only be 30s off the lead and 25s off Fred. Need a bit more training before the big one but definitely positives to take from today. Didn’t feel too tired post field trip and legs still had some zip.
Running 10:30 [2] 2.06 km (5:06 / km)
shoes: Saucony Guide ISO
WD
Friday Jun 7, 2019 #
5 PM
Running 35:09 [2] 7.0 km (5:01 / km) +122m 4:37 / km
shoes: Saucony Guide ISO
Chilled one round some Danish Forrest with Spud and Grace. Very enjoyable and not feeling as tired as expected. Will still need a big sleep tonight. Not overly hopeful about the sprint tomorrow.
Wednesday Jun 5, 2019 #
4 PM
Running 48:58 [3] 11.11 km (4:24 / km) +259m 3:57 / km
shoes: Saucony Guide ISO
Last run up here taken steady today. Illness appears to have mostly cleared off. Going home tomorrow and then off to the test races on Friday. Lot's of travelling ahead so hopefully won't be too tiring as already very fatigued/ sleep deprived already. Might not race the long on sunday depending on how my body feels. Need to reset after the weekend and prepare to hit 3 weeks of hard training. Not ideal prep for JWOC but I think enough time to find some sort of decent shape.
Tuesday Jun 4, 2019 #
9 PM
Running 28:52 [3] 6.71 km (4:18 / km) +210m 3:43 / km
shoes: Saucony Guide ISO
Long day but finally felt well enough to run. Legs felt like lead weights. Was a real struggle especially with a fresh load of fish n chips in my belly. Rest races this week are going to be terrible but excited to get back to a normal routine of training. This field trip has been a grind.
Monday Jun 3, 2019 #
Note
(sick) (rest day)
Less bunged up, more in the throat.
Sunday Jun 2, 2019 #
Note
(sick) (rest day)
Think I’m improving slightly. Most likely another rest tomorrow.
Saturday Jun 1, 2019 #
11 AM
Running 31:50 [2] 6.41 km (4:58 / km) +183m 4:21 / km
(sick) shoes: Inov8 x talon 212
Still feeling really rough. Wanted to run up the munro as it's a rest day today for the field trip. Just couldn't do it, feeling really bunged up so wasn't worth damaging myself anymore. Really need a good sleep, been getting 6 hours or less the last week which means I haven't been able to shake this cold. Going to stop running until it gets better because training through it is clearly not working. Will play it by ear.