Friday 30 December 2016

Hash Run and lovely 10mile run

I've had another great week of running. On Wednesday I organised a Hash run around Lacock. This raised £50 for the pot with the promise of more online donations.

A hash Run involves a hare (lead runners) leaving a trail of flour marks for the rest of the runners to follow. The hare sets false trails to slow the pack down. It's great fun especially when the mist came down and it got dark!

Today I ran 10miles around the quiet lanes of Box, Colerne and Corsham. The Hills were tough but I felt strong running the flatter sections at my goal pace of 7 minute miles including the last mile.

The marathon training really gets started next week with my weekly mileage building towards 50 miles.

Saturday 24 December 2016

Lots of Training

I'm really training hard at the moment. Lots of hard, muddy, long runs to build strength and a solid Base for the serious training to come.

Today I ran a 16 mile loop from Box to Castle Combe. Next week I'm taking part in a hash which is great fun and a glimpse at cross country running in the past.

Right time for a recovery mince pie and hot chocolate!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Sunday 11 December 2016

County XC CHAMPIONSHIP

Wow. 4th best team in Avon, Somerset and Wiltshire and crowned Wiltshire County Champions. A great afternoon with the Chippenham Harriers.

I'm running well at the moment and the recent races in my legs can only be a good thing.

Monday 5 December 2016

Bromham Pudding Run

Yesterday I completed the 10km race distance in 39 minutes and 47 secs. I was delighted to finish under the 40 minute mark. The last few kms were really tough but I managed to hold on to accomplish my race goal.

This weekend I am racing in the county xc championship. We have a really strong team and I'm also hoping to put in another strong performance.

Things are on track for London. The long training runs will be starting soon which I'm looking forward to.