Running (trail/fell) 1:57:13 [3] 12.43 mi (9:26 / mi) +643m 8:07 / mi
ahr:155 max:200
2 hours specific endurance (+\-500m)
Today’s run was an out and back over clougha, about 10’ in I knew I’d chosen the wrong route. The first 1/2 of the route was all uphill but also heading into a strong head wind that was forcing me back. It was a battle to just get to the top. For future runs I think I need to find an undulating run rather than doing all the ascent in the first part of the session. Something similar to rivington 1/2 route. This will help keep target pace which is more than achievable.
The second half the run was much quicker but it was down hill and now with a tail wind.
Using a new pack today so tried using a sports drink to gain some liquid calories. Want horrible but would find it tough using them solely in a race however could be useful to use on long descents, technical ground of poling when you need your hands free.