Training Log Archive: Thraws

Hard to gauge the impact of the windy conditions, but 10th V50 was better than 15th V50 at Brighton in similar calibre field so, if I allow around 45 secs for the weather, performance was on a par with November.

Could have done with another rest day. Back was dodgy. But wind was obviously going to be biggest problem. Especially in second half, I thought, but it seemed to be in our faces the whole way round. So never felt great, but was at 2k by 7.45 and then managed 4 min ks to 7 by tucking in behind others where I could and just hanging on. Then combined hill and headwind gave me a 4.20 kilometre (8k in 32.05) and I thought I'd blown it. Battle with wind running back into Chi was epic, but slight downhill and overtaking others meant I picked pace up to just under 3.50 ks so ended with 39.46 gun time. Chip time given above. Tenth V50 and first Flyer in a strong field were reasons to feel fairly pleased with result. Corporate Challenge next.

Didn't want to go out, but enjoyed the rain and felt comfortable and smooth. Next up the race!

Steady jog. Was pleased to fit this in on such a busy day.