Training Log Archive: RobB

Steady run up the trans pennine way and then ending up at the showroom cinema to catch up with the guys and some of SHAFF. Good films.

C • bonus 5 mins 2

Intercounties. Undulating and firm course made this a faster paced XC than the nationals or northerns. Started conservatively and worked my way through the field. Have not seen results and difficult to judge how I did; psychology I did not feel as committed to this as I have other races. My mind is on the marathon - fact that I only got the call on Thursday probably explains a lot of this. Better session physically than psychologically. Not sure where I came as I have not seen results. But I did get Doscoe'd - in the last 150m.

Warm up and down. Calves really tight on the warm down.

Very very easy run to work. Felt tired this morning but figured it was a good idea to take the legs for a spin.

Just realised that I have set a new personal record for 7 days running - 109 miles. Going to take it easy tomorrow...especially I just got a phone call asking me to run in the Intercounties on Saturday. Don't think I will be my freshest.

C • Yorkshire, Yorkshire! 6

Run to work. The slightly shorter version.

Run from work to home via Huntersbar, Pondsforge and Kelham island, then dumped my bag, grabbed a torch and headed up to Rivelin Dam and then turned round and cruised down the road home. Tired by end, but felt quite strong. Saw a few MTBers in Rivelin using their torches - looked like fun.

Run before work from home. Much nicer running from home than to work but it is really inefficient as I then have to "waste" 30 minutes getting the tram in.

Had the afternoon off work so decided to do my tempo session somewhere nice as a treat. Chose Derwent which was gorgeous and quite. Did 10 min warm up then 3x15minutes (@tempo pace) with 90 seconds float recovery. Legs struggled to start with, but I got more into it as the session progressed. Stuck to the road and the route undulated throughout so was pleased with my speed (which I only looked at after the session) - averaged 5.35, 5.33 and 5.26. Saw Chappers (out with pram and child) but was in mid rep so did not stop and we gave each other a cheesy high 5 instead! Finished it off with 5 x 100m(ish) strides. Then had a late lunch reading the paper overlooking the reservoir - nice.

C • treat 1

Steady run to work. Feeling lethargic.

Gym session. Couldn't get on the squat bar so had to use the Smith machine. Up to 140 on the half squats now.

Run home via gym at a steady pace and then stepped it up for the last 5.2 miles from home (averaging 6.30s) out to Oughtibridge.

Didn't get to run at lunchtime (note to self if I want to guarantee a run need to do it before work). Felt rubbish all day and convinced I was coming down with something. So was going to run very steadily home just to turn over the legs. However once I got going felt much better and decided to go to the drills session as planned.

Drills. We seemed a bit more organised this week (but not sure we convinced Rach of that). Good session. Could feel yesterday's session in my legs.