Love running nice an early, started around 5.15 am. Did around 35 mins at an easy pace. Don't know where came from back of heals skin rubbed off and blisters on feet. Not from shoes but appeared over weekend. Sets you up for the day with improved energy and mood for the day.
Derby 10 mile race snaps
Wednesday 20th november
Just a nice easy 35 min trot round Long Eaton. Nicely freed off the tight calves from Derby 10 mile race. Went at 5.40 am lovely starry sky and great way to set up day. Had so much energy all day.
Derby 10 mile
I have written up the summery under the race summaries pages on the menu above. Never seen the velodrome before which was part of the race village.
Back on it
Last week started a new journey career wise this has taken a lot of time however worth it and amazing job satisfaction. Running daily events in stores, current campaign is British Heart Foundation. Between my self and another colleague we have raised over £10,000 for the foundation in 5 days which is amazing. Been suffering … Continue reading Back on it
Long Runday aka Sunday
Did a steady 7 miles then, on a misty morning. Once I had done 7 miles increased pace too 3 miles of tempo paced running around 8.30 min miles to 9 min miles. So 10 miles in 1hr 35 mins not bad going and felt nice and comfortable overall. With Emma in bed on night … Continue reading Long Runday aka Sunday
Recovery Run Saturday
Ok so it was wet windy and cold. So trip to the gym on treadmill for 40 minutes around 12 min mile pace. Friend of mine also recommended a new app, certainly made the dreadmill more fun !! Its called zombie run. It kind of tells a story over your music. Not sure how actually … Continue reading Recovery Run Saturday
31st October aka Halloween
Well I went out for a recovery run to ease the legs off. Felt ok, but still feel a bit 'chesty' as this cold won't leave me alone. Heart rate was probably still a bit high for pace as well. Recovery Run With nights drawing in now and being cooler its my favourite time of … Continue reading 31st October aka Halloween
29/10/2020 LERC 5 MILE TIME TRIAL
So tonight was clubs 5 mile Time Trial. Not my best pace how ever strongest I have run in last 2 weeks. Last mile felt tough but managed to maintain pace. Some how found a bit more pace on last 1/2 mile stretch. Will see how the official times show when published. My best pace … Continue reading 29/10/2020 LERC 5 MILE TIME TRIAL
ASHBY 20 – MARCH 2020
This has got to be one of the most popular races in the year. Literally takes less than 30mins to sell out. This is my 3rd attempt to get in and finally got a place. Think reason its popular is everyone wants the hoody lol. Previous years hoody sample