Training Log Archive: Thraws

Rusty technique not helped by niggling right hip. Had no qualms about walking on hills or in the worst terrain. Lost some confidence and 1 minute on the way to 2, but worst mistake was 5 when I wandered off bearing too far south and up the hill (2 mins). Not quite sure about 7: seemed to be on the next stream 80m to west, but I could have been on the ride rather than the path (1 min). Seemed to fare better once we got on the old map, spiking 12 and 13 and picking out a good route for the long leg 15. Four minutes quicker would have been an OK result.

Top three and sub-21 would have been very nice, but I'll settle for that for now. Got to the end of comfortable first lap in 7th and 6.45 so knew something was on. After that it was mostly a case of not out-running my legs, which threatened to turn to mush every time I tried to step it up. Niggling hip only marginally better but focussed on the improvement this week rather than the journey still to travel. Now, stretch!

Shirt and shorts. Let it be like this for the Velo South. Don't let me puncture though.

Out via Birchfield, back along SBP. Very hot.