Training Log Archive: Thraws

I was up late and at a boozy party, so preparation was far from ideal. But that isn't the story. In short, I felt ok and was in the mood, but I started steady meaning to pick it up later then found I couldn't. Didn't feel stressed but just kept getting passed by more and more people. I now know I was just seconds off 9 points but I was convinced - even though I was never uncomfortable - I might struggle even to score 8. I was under 30 secs off my very good time in 2013, but conditions were terrible then and today they were perfect. So nearly 3 mins down? I don't know what this means because I don't know what I'm doing. Would have loved to go orienteering this morning, then there's the duathlon; I still love races under 10k and here's my marathon confirmation letter. I need a plan, but more than that I need to know what's going on with my back. Today it was fine. Took just one small ibuprofen.

Dander round Coates looking at potential legs for February's local event.

A259 has been closed all week so the bike (and the dry weather) has been really useful.

Sunrise cycle.

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