I was v unsure whether to do this race or not and got it wrong
I had had a sore lateral R ankle the previous few days and it wasnt quite right. I di a 1/2 m warmup and could feel it but decided to give it a go anyway
I could feel the ankle the whole way and was pleased to finish the race at all.
I dont think my energy levels were great anyway but I was disappointed with my pace and time. I finished 6th in 74.19 and was hobbling around and feeling sorry for myself immediately after.
Since then I have rested it and dont know when it will be OK to run on.
Wednesday, 18 August 2010
Friday, 6 August 2010
Comrie fortnight hill race
This 5 mile loop north of Comrie used to be promoted as a fun run. It wasnt and it isnt however what it is is a good wee race that gets you working hard all the way round.
It was a lovely evening and the course was in great condition. Will headed off and I kept visual until about 2 miles when he took an unintended shortcut!
I ran really well(how often can I say that) the whole way round to finish in 2nd place with a pb of 34.42 and I really enjoyed it. A few others took the wrong turn that Will did but it didnt really make much difference and I would still have been a long way behind Will.
We retired to the pub afterwards so it was a cracking evening all round.
It was a lovely evening and the course was in great condition. Will headed off and I kept visual until about 2 miles when he took an unintended shortcut!
I ran really well(how often can I say that) the whole way round to finish in 2nd place with a pb of 34.42 and I really enjoyed it. A few others took the wrong turn that Will did but it didnt really make much difference and I would still have been a long way behind Will.
We retired to the pub afterwards so it was a cracking evening all round.
Sunday, 1 August 2010
Helensburgh half marathon
1 hour 25min 54sec.
I went over for this race on my own. It was the 3rd time I've done this well organised sl undulating race but not since 2006.
I have spent the last week feeling v tired after the long run a week ago so wasnt sure what to expect.
I set off at 6.30 pace and with the exception of a couple of miles more or less maintained that. I finished well overtaking 2-3 runners in the last couple of miles which is a good sign. Although this is the slowest I have run this race I was v pleased as my time was the upper part of my aspirations for the day.
4 days to recover for the Comrie fortnight hill race!
I went over for this race on my own. It was the 3rd time I've done this well organised sl undulating race but not since 2006.
I have spent the last week feeling v tired after the long run a week ago so wasnt sure what to expect.
I set off at 6.30 pace and with the exception of a couple of miles more or less maintained that. I finished well overtaking 2-3 runners in the last couple of miles which is a good sign. Although this is the slowest I have run this race I was v pleased as my time was the upper part of my aspirations for the day.
4 days to recover for the Comrie fortnight hill race!
Monday, 26 July 2010
5x5 relay
On Saturday we had a club relay of the tds and 10K circuit so 25m and 5 legs and 5 teams. I did leg 3 and was happy with my run of 51.32 although sorry I couldnt catch Phil.
I did 10 in total. 6.12 race and 4m jog down to Crieff. A great day.
Yesterday I did 21.75m starting fron Dalchonzie and doing a loop of Loch Earn. I found this v v hard the whole way. My time was 3h 01 and I have done it in 2h 39 before!! However its a tough run done and hopefully I will get the benefit. later. My TAs were v tight after saturday. I was completely knackered at the end of yesterdays run, absolutely on empty.
I did 10 in total. 6.12 race and 4m jog down to Crieff. A great day.
Yesterday I did 21.75m starting fron Dalchonzie and doing a loop of Loch Earn. I found this v v hard the whole way. My time was 3h 01 and I have done it in 2h 39 before!! However its a tough run done and hopefully I will get the benefit. later. My TAs were v tight after saturday. I was completely knackered at the end of yesterdays run, absolutely on empty.
Sunday, 11 July 2010
Crieff 10K
42.28.
Not my greatest day but I did enjoy most of the run. Felt like I had nothing in the legs for the last 2m.
I will concentrate on training now for the next 3 weeks or so
Not my greatest day but I did enjoy most of the run. Felt like I had nothing in the legs for the last 2m.
I will concentrate on training now for the next 3 weeks or so
Saturday, 10 July 2010
Brig bash "5"
Last wednesday I did the above race. It was a flat 5miler and the 1st 5 miler I have ever done.
There were 10 harriers. Will led the way and finished in just over 29min. A great effort.
I found the race quite tough and came 21st in 31.31. I was really quite happy with that.
I have done 25m this week so far with the Crieff 10K to come tomorrow so things are slowly picking up.
There were 10 harriers. Will led the way and finished in just over 29min. A great effort.
I found the race quite tough and came 21st in 31.31. I was really quite happy with that.
I have done 25m this week so far with the Crieff 10K to come tomorrow so things are slowly picking up.
Monday, 28 June 2010
Lairig Ghru race
Went up to Braemar for this 28 mile race yesterday. Quite a good turnout including Kate Jenkins fresh from winning the WHW race last week and competing in the Arrochar alps race on Saturday!!!The race takes you out along Deeside. Really nice running and scenery for about 10M. Then it all changes as the path becomes v rough for about the next 9 miles. The Lairig Ghru itself is absolutely stunning but I was too busy looking at the next rock on the path to admire it much.The boulder fields are horrendous broken up by some snowfields which were great as I could actually run on them. After that (2850 feet) you go down on v rough tracks for a few miles. I was passed by quite a few at this stage.About 7m from the end Rothiemurchis forest is entered which is really lovely with the bonus of lovely forest tracks to run on. I did reel a few in but was struggling with cramp which slowed me down quite a bit.The end is in Aviemore high st.I finished in 4h 37m which I was quite happy with overall. Dont know my position yetI'm really glad to have done this race but wont be doing it again as it just doesnt play to my strengths.
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