Training Log Archive: Rich

Robin Hood Half Marathon & National champs

Not the 72 I was hoping for but that was always ambitious, particularly with the hills in the first half. Started well, there was lots of wiggling through the Park and multiple ups and downs; which was frustrating. Slog to the top of the Park, by which point I was already alone, and early gains had been wiped out on target pace. The 72 went out of the window on the drag from Jubilee all the way up to Wollaton Hall, 3km of constrant up hill where I lost 1min on target pace. It felt like it took about 4 miles to recover from that hill.

Got caught by a pack towards the end including Katrina Wootton. Sat in behind her for a bit of a rest for couple of km before a sprint last 400m to take a couple of places. 17th overall

Easy jogging around the rez with a couple of strides. Feeling good apart from my Shoulder.

Feeling better. Day to replenish low reserves.

Another bad nights sleep, although this was largely to my left shoulder area being really tight/sore/uncomfortable, but stomach feeling better today. Just tired and drained really.

Lunch time physio appointment which was well timed to sort out my shoulder. Likely the cause of lots of faster running than any specific event. Everything was loosened off and K-taped up to ease the tension on the tight muscles.

Shuttle runs to the bathroom through the night so sleep was limited. Fever eased through the day and managed to eat a little.

Spent the day feeling increasingly crap. Got home, immediately spewed and spent the rest of the evening in bed with a raging temperature.

Easy jog. Stomach not good.