Training Log Archive: AC

Pre-Paris Marathon run, checking out the set-up at some of the aid stations from 34-38km. With eth top temperature expected to be 24 deg, and with the last group starting hteir race at around 10.30am, the organisers have elected to set up what looks like a major field hospital and casualty station just after 34km. Four huge marquees, a fleet of some 15 ambulances, and lots of Red Cross personnel - looks like are expecting plenty of business. Teh aid stations are impressive with truckloads of bottled water and bananas and stuff ready to dispense. All very impressive, but am glad I am not doing it :-). Beautiful morning and cruised around. Left knee a bit tender after yesterday's efforts, but otherwise okay - feel like I am getting fitter.

Inspired by watching the drama and suffering of the Paris-Roubaix race, headed out for a late afternoon mtb ride in Parc de St Cloud. Glorious spring day, the likes of which one rarely gets here in Paris. Quite a lot of people out enjoying the sunshine but riding was okay once off the beaten track a little. Legs a bit tired, but pushed hard up the hills and cruised down. Lovely ride.

Warm up for Parkrun

First Parkrun for a while, but had to get back into the faster running at some stage. Huge turn out due to the Paris Marathon tomorrow. Only 5 locals and around 80 tourists. Took it pretty easy and ran with a couple of visitors from the UK who had cycled over on a tandem in preparation for the marathon. No great issues on the run, except for logging a PW in the process.

The winner did 15.53, which is flying on this relatively hilly course. He went on to do 2.25 in the marathon the next day. First time I have been lapped on the Parkrun course!

Warm down.

Absolutely stunning spring afternoon - sunny, low-20s, not a breath of wind. Too good to not go out for a ride. headed out past Versailles and back through Guyancourt. Relatively constant hills and felt pretty good. Didn't really want the ride to end ....

Easy evening run. Feeling tired, heavy and slow, but a nice evening to be out.

Up early for a morning spin. Grey and dark and cool, so full winter outfit and lights. Felt pretty uninspired and flat, but cranked out a decent ride anyway. Left knee a bit sore and will get it checked out at the physio today.

Had a work lunch so planned to head out for a post-work run. While that meant a very late outing, the weather was lovely and very spring-like. Decided it was time to get back onto the swing o fthe weekly interval session and so did 6 x 2 min H / 1 min E. Pace not great and felt very heavy and slow. But put in a good effort.