Training Log Archive: CraigFishwick

South Yorkshire XC League - Penistone

First XC race of the season, feeling good to be racing again and a fun day out. Worked hard throughout the race and put in a good effort considering my current level of fitness. There are situations in the past when in such a race at mile 3-4 I would have completely shut down and given up but yesterday I stuck it out and if anything got stringer as the race went on. I think the climbing and S&C I've been doing has definitely helped my form.

I've managed to curb the drinking over the last month, the next challenge is refined sugar. I've got quite a few hours in work this week so I'll have an easy week before racing again on Saturday. Feeling much better after my massage from Rich on Friday who spent an hour and 40 minutes destroying my calfs.

WU with Matt.

WD with Tommy, few extra miles needed to earn a piece of his awesome lemon cake.

Easy run up to Porter and back.

Was in two minds about going out or not but couldn’t resist the urge. A really lovely morning, a joy to be up, feeling fresh and exercising. Legs quite tired after last nights hills.

1 hour Yin Yoga class

Massage from Rich. Deep work on my right FHL and left gastroc.

10 mins of threshold effort along Fulwood Road, up Sale Hill and Lydgate.

Hallamshire Walkley Hills session - Springvale Road
2 sets of 5 , 2 sets of 3
Tough going, feeling heavy and slow but enjoying the process of getting fitter.

82.5kg’s - Need to stop eating brownies.

Morning run with Nik - up to Forge Dam and back home to pick up bag before heading to Hallamshire.

Hallamshire Track session

First session down at the track since the summer and it showed!

Felt glad to get a few reps in at around 5.30 pace. A big group down and quite a few senior men which was good.

1200,1300,1300,1300 - Rest 2min,1.30,1.30
+ 4 x 100m strides

4.06
4.31
4.34
4.35

Short leg stretch with Nik. Legs tired today after yesterday’s long run and a few sessions last week. Will rest now until track tomorrow night.