Training Log Archive: ba-ba

I have pretty much no grip on the heels of these any more. Plenty on the front mind..

Really good race conditions apart from the stiff wind when heading towards Grindslow Knoll. Much better without a hangover!
Started OK, but didn't feel too good up the hill (lack of warmdown after Castleton?), Not as quick along the edge as should have been, but made up a few places, then lost them all again by taking the path around instead of using the short-cut. Bugger, don't know why I did that, so lost ground a bit here, but took people back up to Grindslow Knoll. Then headed right of the wall instead of going down the track. Not too far off-line, but rougher (but more fun) running than taking the track and coming across to the descent. Descent was good fun, as ever, but forgot just how steep it was here, and was protecting ankle a bit as it felt a bit iffy when I pushed on the rough stuff just before. Was fine though.
Only overtook one person on the road as was a bit spread-out near me.

When I finish I never feel like I've pushed myself enough - just don't really like the feeling of being out-of-control of myself when running I guess.

C • 'dont like being out of control' 2

Stretch the legs off after 72hours doing nothing. Felt fresh for the first time in a while (which I should after 3 rest days!)
Walkley and Bole Hill for 4mins of strides, back down springvale.

C • eurospar... 1

OK, so this is the time I actually ran. Unfortunately my race time is about 3mins slower than this as just after descending from Hollin's Cross I had to stop for a poo, which is annoying as was only about a mile from the finish. Meant I dropped about 20-30 places, but had Mark to race against down the road which went very quickly :P
Only knocked about 40secs off my PB from last year, was hoping to be further beneath it. Conditions weren't great, but at least it wasn't blisteringly hot!

C • 3mins??!! 2

would like to train, but can't be arsed.

C • feeling that 1

Dragged myself out this morning! At 8.30ish. Shorter version of yesterday morning so I wasn't racing my guts at the end.
legs stiff after no wd yesterday, sleepy/sneezy

Out at 7.30 - which is amazing for me! - with Dave
Was worried knee might play up a bit, but it felt fine ahead of Trunce tonight.
Needed a poo after about 10mins, usual rush home from Broomhill to avoid embarrassment :P

helping the nettles grow etc.

Wore the mudclaws as they needed a bit of a wash.
Didn't want to beat my pb by too much as this is probably the only Truce I can make this year, but managed to miss it by 16 seconds :S However, I was cruising and put very little effort in from the road onwards. And the heat took a bit out of me.
excuses, heh!