Another short blog entry this week, because I only managed to get out twice - Saturday and Sunday. The working week was very busy and crucial as we were starting with a new client.
But what a great couple of runs! It feels like I'm stronger - there is no better feeling for an athlete that knowing that the effort of training is paying off. I ran what i glibly call my 1:15 run on Moel Famau on Saturday. It's a run that I've only run under 1:15 twice before - it's a 7 mile rollercoater that has 2,300' feet of ascent and descent in and very runnable, which is what makes it so tough. I managed 1:14:42, which is a personal best. It was a shock - i felt good but it was muddy underfoot and so I was not expecting to fly. But it clicked, I ran and it was good! I pushed very hard when i sensed it was 'on' and was knackered at the end.
The next day the snow fell and Moel Famau was transformed from a spring like breeze to a wintry scene again, which I was fed up with. I managed another strong run of 6M and 2600' (some reps up Fenlli thrown in) the day after and ended up having a good weekend. But the need for a long day is growing.
If i carry on like this, i'll get fit, but not fit for a round. Hoping for a long day out next week.
Week Summary:
Sat - 7M, 2,300 feet - fast hard run
Sun - 6M, 2,700 feet - snowy brisk fell run
Total - just 13M and 5,000 feet
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