Training Log Archive: RobB

Communal run out with the boys (and Lizzie). Good fun.

C • little run to test the back?? 4

Had the honour of partnering Mark B at the Spook Relays. Great courses from Kris and had a blast running around the mines and trying not to get lost.

A little warm up and a run home with Mark down the Porter valley.

Early morning run around Dam Flask. Kept the pace on the fast side of honest.

RTW

Was planning on doing track but to be honest I was too lazy and distracted myself at work. The devil on my shoulder (who had been taking a break too), appeared and persuaded me to do a session. I did a 6 mile tempo along rivelin valley road in 33:38. Felt pretty good - but to put it in perspective I did 14 miles on this route at a similar pace (33:10 was my split at 5:30 pace) as part of my marathon training in the spring. Good to have got the session done . I am going to be sore tomorrow.

So I have had 2 weeks off training. This is the longest I have gone without running for about 15 or 16 years. And to be honest it was a doddle. I really thought I would struggle and get moody (Clare hid all the crockery) but if anything I am feel more relaxed than I have been for ages.

It has been a really positive thing to have done but I am happy to get back into training again. My plan is going to be to take it easy till christmas and then (having decided what I am going to do with myself) start ramping up the training.

First run back after the break with Dr Thake. Legs felt fresh but bum was a bit sore from the bike ride. Good to catch up and hear about Andy's victory in the eerie mist the day before at the SYXC.

C • welcome back ! 1