Training Log Archive: Thraws

Only entered as the forecast was for warm sun, when it was actually overcast and cool. Didn't really fancy the area or the reported mud so stuck to green. Which was about right as I'd sort of had enough after 40 minutes. Distracted start due to chit chat meant I began panicking on the muddy track to 1 as I couldn't be sure where I was or what the map scale was. Amateur-ish. Ended up going straight for 3 to 6 even though I'd thought beforehand I'd stick to paths. They were mudbaths and I couldn't face returning to them. Went through brambles to 6 after I found a small track. 7 to 10 were mostly path runs, but I lost over a minute at 8 through rushing and picking the wrong mudbath. Probably about 3 mins lost all together so missed target time of 30-something. Nice atmosphere though.

Faster at CC3 didn't translate into faster at OP. Was muddier though, if mild enough for vest and shorts (just). Conservative effort handicapped by lower back. Might be worth mentioning I wore old prescription distance lens in right eye. Enjoyed it all the same.

Breezy home. Not Spring!

Pain in left hip after Sunday had gone. In light of changed prescription for right eye wore two left-eye lenses. Splits were roughly 4.23, 4.27, 4.30, 4.32. May have rushed second lap a bit to get a gap on Chris, and worried I'd blow it, but was just ok. In the end quite pleased (and a bit surprised) to be about 15 secs quicker. Encouraging. Slightly easier jog home too.