So week three and just under 56 miles completed.
There was a fantastic turn out at the club on Tuesday night with probably about 30 runners keen to blow away the cobwebs. A drill type warm up on the Trading Estate was followed by some figure of 8 loops measuring 1.2m around the town. The plan was to do 6 but I think some (me included!) cut it a bit short.
Friday was my speed session, which was sandwiched between domestic chores and work. Back in the summer I used to dread these sessions but have grown to tolerate them now because, for me, they are making the difference with my race times. I was pleased to run the fastest 800m I've ever run in 3:03 but it wasn't easy!
Then today I had a glorious 20 miles in the frozen countryside. I tried to meet others from the club who were doing various runs: Rob MJ running to Alnwick and Claire, H and Kenny heading out around Heburn Woods, but the logistics were proving a bit difficult so I went alone.
I don't mind these long runs on my own occasionally because its a chance to chill but I do like it when I have company. I did a nice route around Horton, Chillingham, Chatton etc and it was cold! My water froze in my hydration pack and I couldn't get a drink till 18.5 miles! But a cracking 20 with an average pace of 8:34 and the last 6 miles all started with a 7!
I have a cutback week next week so not such a high mileage but 2 races slotted in for good measure: a 5k and a half marathon.
I must get the debit card out and enter some races.
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