Today I kick started the distance phase of my training programme with a tough run up and around the white horse from Westbury. I covered 8 miles in a hour that included a scramble (using hands) up past the White Horse.
As it's the holidays ill hopefully run everyday.
Last weekend I finished the Marshfield Mudlark in 25th place (250 runners) and today I finished the Grittleton 10km in 33rd.
The speed phase of my training has gone really well. 6 weeks ago 10km was taking me 42mins. Today 40.40. Next weekend is my last race for a while the White Horse Gallop in Westbury.
I'm looking forward to doing some longer (slower) runs again. Autumn is such a great season to be running as the routes are transformed into a riot of colour.
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So after 7 days of no running I finally managed to get out and complete 5.5 miles around Corsham Court. I hate being ill and not running. Especially when I'm moving well. Anyway the first run after a break is always the hardest. Hopefully I'll get out again Friday night and then I'm racing the Marshfield Mudlark on Sunday.
So my race yesterday was cancelled and I've been hit with a bug. My last run was Tuesday where I was moving really well. I'm now climbing the walls! I hate it when I can't run. Maybe tonight...
On Tuesday I completed a bonkers mix of flat reps and hill reps with the Chippenham Harriers.
Tonight I covered 10km around the white horse in Westbury. The sun was going down and once I'd climbed the hill to the top the view of Wiltshire was pretty impressive.
This week I have completed a fast Tuesday session working with a group of Harriers on our speed endurance.
On Thursday I did a 10 mile trail run around Box. It got dark pretty quickly so I'll be investing in a headtorch very soon.
This weekend my wife is competing so I'll be lucky to get out, but I think a bit of rest will do me good.
A solid 12th place today at a beautiful half marathon trail race in Malborough. My time was 1:33:52
I'm feeling fitter and stronger than I have in a long time. Happy runner!
