Training Log Archive: tstreet

A brief 'shit it's cold' warm up attempt, cursing leaving my gloves at home

Cop Hill Fell Race. Set off with a leading pack of 5, and started on the climb. Felt OK, but never too comfortable, and a small gap emerged as we hit the top of Cop Hill (I was a bit weak on the softer ground).

Pack still within touching distance on the first descent, but then my shoe came off in the mud - cursed myself as I knew they were a bit loose, but didn't bother to re-tie them in the rush of being late. Decided I couldn't go on without it (another lap to do, plenty of tarmac to deal with, and it's only a local fell race) - so yanked it oout of the mud, and pulled it hard back onto my foot. Probably cost me 20-30 seconds as I swore, and lost contact with the group.

On my own for the remainder, so lost a bit of racing mojo - but pushed on, and remained in 5th -4th well ahead, 6th well behind. A good little race, and quite a good time in comparison to recent years - will continue to make the effort to get to a few more.

Back up the hill and back with Helen at the end

Warming up along the railway, starting to doubt I'd come to the right place. The crowds soon emerged around 8:45

Keswick ParkRun. First time for me - quick in some ways (out and back, firm track), slow in others (not that firm, bit of a hill)

Had a good run and worked hard, Sam Stead easing away rather comfortably after halfway.

Laps of Fitz Park to warm down

Easy along the river in Derby before work. Reached Darley Park, which looked nice, but then had to turn back.

Lunchtime excursion around Clayton West, Scissett, Denby Dale, Upper Cumberworth. Chilly

Out again with Caroline in the evening, trying o find some mileage consistency.

3 x 1 mile repetitions up at Osprey Close, with Holmfirth.

Aaron running away from me, but much better times than previously - 5:04, 5:04, 5:03. Good conditions, less wind than normal.

About 75 seconds walking recovery. Cold, but a buff and gloves did the job.

Ah, it's dark