Training Log Archive: paul c

Well another mis punch but this was definately my own fault.
I was a bit hesitant to the first control and then went into the childrens play area on the way to #4.
I worked out #5, 6 and 7 in good time so was very confident. I then ran right past #8 looking ahead at someone going into #22 thinking that it was mine. I did wonder on the way to #9 that the map didn't fit very well but ran on.
I had no problems through to #14 except for trying to find 11 but no real time losses.
On the way to #15 it dawned on me that I had missed 8, I stopped for a bit cursing my stupidity and then decided to carry on.
16&17 were fine and then I nearly went to #20 for 18. I corrected and then missed #19 as it was on the wrong nearer bus stop which I didn't notice as I was focused for once on my target.
All was left was a minor hesitation on #21 checking the code and then a sprint to the finish.
A very well planned course and I had predicted the few surprises in the results as this was always going to be tricky.
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Long - Splits

2 laps of the park in the glorious sunshine.

After a quick transition I ran down to Bishops Park to check out the long course for next months Park O.

The course is 4.25km but it's a little urban in places so I ran 5.72. Should be a good one.
I'm loving this hot weather:-)

Event: Surrey Hills Trail Challenge 2012
 

Yesterday I was really up for a race with Dave but today I had no mojo. I tried to give myself a talking to on the start line but it didn't work. I got halfway to #3 before telling Dave to "have a good run and see you later".
Enjoyed the sun instead.

Lovely along the river.

Much better morning ride.

The wind decided to make an appearance so I had it in my face for most of the ride.

Primrose Hill Park O.
A really well planned event using all the trees and the amount of people enjoying the sun made for a good busy race.
Set off in pursuit of Colin and caught him at #8 where we both went too far left. Other than that it was pretty clean.
The only problem was apparently I didn't punch #27. I know I punched it and
heard the beep. Hey ho never mind.

Long - Splits

I really didn't enjoy the commute this morning. Woke up with a splitting headache and felt like poo. No energy in my legs so took the ride very easy.

Feeling much better this afternoon and the weather was perfect. Took a longer route home through Windsor, Chertsey and Richmond Park.