Training Log Archive: RobB

Humber Half Marathon. This was a hilly half and certainly tough. I was feeling tired and a bit run down and nearly didn't start; glad that I did, as I got a pb and enjoyed a fun race (in retrospect!). Started a bit too hard (first mile in 4.57 and 10k in 33.03) - the pace was being pushed by 3 Kenyans who had turned up for the race.

Would really like to have a good crack at a 1/2 (help I am turning into a road runner) on a decent course.

The race was won by Darren Bilton from Leeds in about 68 minutes - he was on fire.

Clare managed to beat her pb by 10 minutes! Got to hang out with my parents as well so all in all a good day.

C • Almost sub 2:30 Marathon! 1

C • Daz Ultra 1

Run up Rivelin Valley. Met Tom Beautyman about 20 minutes into the run and we stuck together for the rest of the run. Found out he lives in Stannington and encouraged him to start coming to track again and to run some of the XC races. He was a bit scared of how fast Sprotty running at the moment....

Run to work in the morning (left glute sore). Short run home with 1 mile done a bit more speedily.

Run to work.
Run at lunch on the "hilly" route up Porter Valley. Felt relatively sprightly.

Clare's birthday. Being a fab boyfriend I had planned a surprise trip out for the night. Had to rethink my plans as we missed the train that we were supposed to get and the next one was 1 hour later. Decided to do a roving meal - 3 courses in 3 different restaurants which was fun. Main course at the place that used to be the pasta bar (up from Pizza Express) was decidedly dodgy - Clare's meal was just spaghetti with tinned tomatoes. The waiter was wearing sunglasses on the top of his head.

Run to LowBradfield and back again and then warming up with Dave Sprot (and nearly missed the start - woops).

Damflask relays. Around the reservoir and then up (and down) a chuffing big hill. Felt strong but legs did not feel over speedy. Pleased with time (2nd fastest on the day) and about 45 seconds on 2 years ago. Good to have such a good group of HHs out.

Run home from work. Left too late to make it to track so tried to inject a bit of tempo into the run.

Run to work in the morning. Run home up the parks and then over to Nail's house to try and find my house keys (found out on Thursday this week that I had left them at work).