Training Log Archive: WillRigg

Rydal Round Fell Race (Ambleside Sports)

Course shortened to 'bad weather' aka a bit of drizzle. So was just up nab scar and back, quite a few big dogs like Carl Bell, Rhys and Jack Wood there today so they flew up once the gradients started steepening. Think I settled for something like 8th but not sure. Not a good run but not a bad run. Probably could have had two lads at the end but just wasn't in the mood for gutting myself and was feeling a bit flat along the track at the end. Enjoyed it though and felt reasonably okay climbing but took a bit of a tumble and lost my rhythm near the top.

Getting a bit bored of just being average at climbing now. Really want to bridge the gap to the top senior guys. Think I just need more time in the hills to develop some gurthy quad muscles.

Not sure about the time, will have to see when results comes out.

C • Saturday 2

Got convinced to run in the guides race route with Jack after, good craic. Defining moment in my fell running career.

'Dane Blomquist Raz' to wake up the legs.

Early get up and lots of driving plus cold is still lingering around so rest.

Easy on Kriggers.

Project Woomey continues. Right quad really tight/tired to start with but eased up nicely. Continuing the cycling because i'm quite enjoying and I'm feeling like its benefiting my fitness. Won't be doing quite as much as last week though! Debuted the Oakelys. People looked at me and thought I was actually good at cycling.

Windy.

Hanging

Coniston loop

3 minutes faster than last time, ayyyyy. After not running for more than a week, running felt like the most unnatural thing ever! Legs wanted to run in a cycling motion. Felt a bit tired but really strong, I swear cycling is really helping my leg strength on the really steep stuff!

Felt knee a little on the downs.

C • Was last time our run? 5

Very chilled spin. Just ticking over nicely with the occasional bit of effort up a hill. Start running tomorrow.