Training Log Archive: RobBIn the 1 days ending Aug 28, 2011:
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Sunday Aug 28, 2011 #
9 AM
Running 1:55:29 [5] 15.96 mi (7:14 / mi) +1170m 5:54 / mi
Belier trail race - 27k long with 1,000m climb mainly on good forest track / roads. Paul F recommended this and it fitted in nicely with our holiday and woc watching plans.
Started off steady (up a big climb) and quickly got into a small group. The guy who I thought was Billy Burns (who won the race last year), in team Adidas kit was leading the way and I was happy to sit back. At about 1/3 way round Adidas man starting falling back and another guy took on the pace (with me now in second). Realised that this guy was probably Billy when he shouted "track" to some of the walkers on the trail.
Billy and I swapped the lead until the last 5 k where he got a small lead on me up Beauregard (a big climb). His lead increased on the steep decent down to Clusaz.
Was pleased with my result and really enjoyed the race. At the prize giving I was given a note to go to the local sports club after the race. When I got there I was ushered into a small room, given an envelope and asked to sign a receipt for my winnings.... looked down at the form and it was for 160 Euros! Totally unexpected. But a very nice way to end our holiday.
Started off steady (up a big climb) and quickly got into a small group. The guy who I thought was Billy Burns (who won the race last year), in team Adidas kit was leading the way and I was happy to sit back. At about 1/3 way round Adidas man starting falling back and another guy took on the pace (with me now in second). Realised that this guy was probably Billy when he shouted "track" to some of the walkers on the trail.
Billy and I swapped the lead until the last 5 k where he got a small lead on me up Beauregard (a big climb). His lead increased on the steep decent down to Clusaz.
Was pleased with my result and really enjoyed the race. At the prize giving I was given a note to go to the local sports club after the race. When I got there I was ushered into a small room, given an envelope and asked to sign a receipt for my winnings.... looked down at the form and it was for 160 Euros! Totally unexpected. But a very nice way to end our holiday.
Running warm up/down 10:00 [1]
Easy jog warm up. No warm down, too hot and too tired. Walked up the hill to cheer Clare instead.