Here's my diary........
Sunday 25th - 5 mile road at Giffordtown
When I left EK it was dull and threatening rain. However, when I got there my biggest obstacle was the heat, even got my shoulders burned during my 35.07 outing. Basically a country road out and back with a loop in the middle. Quite pleased, no sprint finish as no-one close enough in front or behind.
Monday 26th - 6.5 trail at Lochore
I was looking forward to a nice "Glen type" run, but I was a bit disappointed to be faced with a loch that resembled Strathy Park.......twice round!! Nothing worse and a dull windy night as well. You didn't actually see much water as they take you off up and down a few hills as you go round. Had the unavoidable tired legs at the start, but once your there you just need to get on with it. As I left the fast guys were all in the loch, not a bad idea when you think about it. Time 47.05.
Tuesday 27th - 4 hill close to Falkland
What's this all about I wondered? You find your own route up and come down between the tape. Anyway, we're all corralled in a dip in the ground ready to start, up and over the grass, and start the climb to a mound in the distance....looked a bit like Paddy's Mile Stone. Breathing hard after about 10 paces. Most was hard packed stone until you finally got to the grassy mound, then everyone as far as I could see was walking. You were actually on your hands and knees at some parts, just so steep and no path. Once you arrive at the top you find your legs again and keep running down the other side, but there are too many ruts and mounds of grass to really push it. You do hit hard packed stone which allows you to pick it up without risk of injury ....there's still about 2 miles to go though, so you can't maintain top speed forever! Time 38.59 (about 23 out and 16 back). One not to be forgotten.
Wednesday 28th - A day of rest!!
Thursday 29th - 4 beach at St Andrews
Friday 30th - 2.25k TT (off in two's 30 sec intervals) 750ft hill
Saturday 31st - 5.5 road Strathmiglo
Sunday 25th - 5 mile road at Giffordtown
When I left EK it was dull and threatening rain. However, when I got there my biggest obstacle was the heat, even got my shoulders burned during my 35.07 outing. Basically a country road out and back with a loop in the middle. Quite pleased, no sprint finish as no-one close enough in front or behind.
Monday 26th - 6.5 trail at Lochore
I was looking forward to a nice "Glen type" run, but I was a bit disappointed to be faced with a loch that resembled Strathy Park.......twice round!! Nothing worse and a dull windy night as well. You didn't actually see much water as they take you off up and down a few hills as you go round. Had the unavoidable tired legs at the start, but once your there you just need to get on with it. As I left the fast guys were all in the loch, not a bad idea when you think about it. Time 47.05.
Tuesday 27th - 4 hill close to Falkland
What's this all about I wondered? You find your own route up and come down between the tape. Anyway, we're all corralled in a dip in the ground ready to start, up and over the grass, and start the climb to a mound in the distance....looked a bit like Paddy's Mile Stone. Breathing hard after about 10 paces. Most was hard packed stone until you finally got to the grassy mound, then everyone as far as I could see was walking. You were actually on your hands and knees at some parts, just so steep and no path. Once you arrive at the top you find your legs again and keep running down the other side, but there are too many ruts and mounds of grass to really push it. You do hit hard packed stone which allows you to pick it up without risk of injury ....there's still about 2 miles to go though, so you can't maintain top speed forever! Time 38.59 (about 23 out and 16 back). One not to be forgotten.
Wednesday 28th - A day of rest!!
Thursday 29th - 4 beach at St Andrews
Friday 30th - 2.25k TT (off in two's 30 sec intervals) 750ft hill
Saturday 31st - 5.5 road Strathmiglo
Well done George and looking forward to a successful conclusion to the report in a few days time.
Should set you up nicely for the Tour of Clydeside next week; you don't have a race on Sunday afterall!
Alan
1 comment:
George you could if you want to stay in Fife go and do the Donkey Brae race on Sunday and that way you would really be ready for the tour of Clydeside
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