First installments of Ra Tour from the Lone Harrier, Stephen Phimister:
Couldn't keep up with George's epic reports from the East so the following is a slightly shorter version of events in the West:
Day 1 Kilbarchan Classic - 5.5miles / 8.8km approx
Looks like I'm the only harrier here with domestic and racing issues keeping a few away. Lots of the same faces from previous years. Same course as before. They call it a trail race but its a tarmac path rather than the type of trail we are used to.
Woke up on Monday with a hamstring injury and didn't feel like running but the thought of a wasted £10 and the being the sole harrier I pulled on the neoprene bandage and gave it a go. Target was to try and run most of the week at 4m/km pace. Started conservatively and worked my way through the pack passing a few on the way out and similar on the way back. On the way out took a mark from the bridge at 1km but obviously wasn't paying attention as on the way back there were about 4 bridges, each giving rise to a bit of a kick / checking of Garmin / feeling of deflation when I realised there was more than 1km to go. Steady run in a reasonable time.
Finished 15th - well behind first lady.
Time 34:45
Pace 3:58 m/km
Ave HR 88%
Day 2 Clydebank Canter - 4.4miles / 7.7km approx
Hamstring feeling a bit better but was late leaving work. Flat tyre didn't help and only made it with 10 minutes to go. The rain during the day hadn't cleared the air and it was just as muggy as last night. The course is out and back along the canal path, part tarmac, part path.
No warm up to speak of and probably started a bit fast. The pack soon thinned out and but the first lady passed me just before the turn. Not really running in a group but the distance in front and behind didn't change much. At times you can see quite far in front but the best entertainment was the Clydebank locals - it amazing what you can get up to in and around a canal! I was closing on the female in front but 2 guys caught me with 1km to go. Made it an interesting run in and although I closed the gap never caught them.
Time 30:37
Pace 3:58 m/km
Ave HR 88%
Consistent or what ?
and the Lord said ... on a Wednesday you shall rest.
Phimi
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May join you on Friday for the Bella Belter and maybe we can persuade a few others to come along to give you some company. well done on the first two events.
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