Training Log Archive: rob s

Warm up in Sierre. Not too long a run plus some stretches and one or two strides. Short cool down run in Zinal after, going very slowly

Sierre Zinal race, Switzerland. Big race and quality field this year. Had been preparing well for it to make up for last years disappointment so hoped for a good result. I paced it well, conserving energy on the main climb then running very hard on the last 20km or so. In the second half I caught loads of guys and got in to 4th place but Kilian J caught me when we reached the rocky part and pulled away on the descent. Still extremely happy to get 5th in such a good field. Marc Lauenstein ran a brilliantly timed race to take the win from one of the Columbians (2.12 marathon runner) in the last half mile with Jono running strongly for 3rd. I took nearly 20 minutes off of my time from last year. Done a more detailed write up on the blog; http://mountainrunningman.com/

C • well done mate 3

Short run with David going along tracks from Zinal up the river and back, strides at the end. Legs feeling pretty good

Going south along the edge of the valley then back along the cycle path. Cold and wet

Following the edge of the valley going north from the apartment. Lots of short hills. Not pushing hard

On the cycle road.

Fairly hard effort going up and down the valley on the cycle road. Headwind for 15 minutes on the way out then behind on the way back. Felt much easier than last week, probably a bit fresher.

Road run on the cycle track and strides at the end. Still feeling good, had to hold back a bit. Another hot day

Down to the lake then up a nice track going in to one of the valleys, think it goes all the way to St Moritz.

Explored a new path through one of the valleys. Legs feeling really good today.