Training Log Archive: OJ

Pretty tired, must have been the pint of Dark Peak last night.

Event: The "Mike Nelson BOKTrot" NATIONAL EVENT & FCC Final
 

BEOC long race at Speech House, won by a whisker from GG after a race where we both made a few mistakes along the way. It was a good, tough course with plenty of routechoice and technical challenge, but a map that isn't perfect, which meant that you had to be on your toes all the time. I made most of my mistakes in the first quarter, then got moving pretty well and had a strong middle section. GG started pulling some time back in the final quarter, but I had just enough margin despite my pathetic attempt at a finish sprint. It's always nice to race at a BOK event, it feels like coming home!

C • Congratulations 13

To the start and then a warmdown with GG and Nick, analysing the course.

Nice and easy around the footpaths near my Grandparents' place in Bristol.

Intervals up Rivelin, 3/1x6 with jogging recovery. Pushed hard on first three, slightly uphill, and concentrated on striding out for the second three, slightly downhill.

Steady run HFW.

Moderate pace up Loxley Valley.

Good session down at the Works on the new yellow spotty circuit with Jen and Phil.

Nice spin out to Moscar before breakfast, started off misty and cold but the sun came out at the top of the hill.

SYO spring cup at Tankersley, nice evening for it, and a good turn out. Ran at a decent lick, with a brief effort to catch up and get away from the speedy Aiden, who put a serious kick in to try to stay with me. No mistakes after no. 1, but I'm getting to know the area quite well.

Decent warm up to get the legs going and a warm down with a bigger group.

Drills and sprints in Hillsborough Park. Wet and cold.

Out to the parka nd back via the stadium. Really tired today, so needed a good rest.