Saturday 29th December
The weather forecast was not good. Wet and windy. So we eventually decide to abandon plan A. Also plan C and go for plan B. Basically follow he UTLD route from Elterwater to Coniston and then find an alternative way back.
Thankfully the pace was very steady and we made reasonable progress passing a couple of 4x4's on the way to Tilberthwaite. Heading over to Coniston we encountered wind and rain. Confirming our decision to stay low was a good one.
In Coniston we decide to follow the Cumbrian Way back to Skelwith Bridge. Going via Tarn Hows was OK but after that I did start to suffer a little. It felt a long (undulating) way and my lack of running and climbing was showing itself.
The river Brathay at Skelwith Force was in full spate and very impressive. A bit scary I find. The plod back to Elterwater along the partly flooded path uncomfortable. Glad I made the effort but it did show just how short of fitness I am and how much I need to do if any of 2013's challenges are to be attempted.
Thanks DW and CB for the company and waiting for me.
Russell
Saturday, 29 December 2012
Orienteering
27th December 2012
Tried out the orienteering course at Center Parcs. Good fun but not proper orienteering.
Approx an hour. Good training.
Russell
Tried out the orienteering course at Center Parcs. Good fun but not proper orienteering.
Approx an hour. Good training.
Russell
Boxing Day
26th December 2012
Had a short run then a swim followed by a game of pool and a pint of lager whilst watching the footy. Top.
Russell
Had a short run then a swim followed by a game of pool and a pint of lager whilst watching the footy. Top.
Russell
Sunday, 16 December 2012
Great Langdale Christmas Pudding 10 K
Saturday 16th December 2012
I had originally planned this as my first race as a vet 50 but then the Really Wild Boar race popped up so I really had no reason to be here at all. Several times before the start I did question why I was still doing it. However I had set myself the target of running under 45 minutes and getting as near to 42 minutes as possible. Trying to do 7 minute miles or better.
7 minute miles = 43.45. I ran 44.14 so just missed that one.
I think I ran at a fairly consistent pace. Passing a few in the first half but being passed by a few in the second. They didn't gain much on me
A little disappointed but generally pleased. Especially when I consider my lack of training on the road.
'Not bad for someone of my age' to quote KA at the finish.
Russell
I had originally planned this as my first race as a vet 50 but then the Really Wild Boar race popped up so I really had no reason to be here at all. Several times before the start I did question why I was still doing it. However I had set myself the target of running under 45 minutes and getting as near to 42 minutes as possible. Trying to do 7 minute miles or better.
7 minute miles = 43.45. I ran 44.14 so just missed that one.
I think I ran at a fairly consistent pace. Passing a few in the first half but being passed by a few in the second. They didn't gain much on me
A little disappointed but generally pleased. Especially when I consider my lack of training on the road.
'Not bad for someone of my age' to quote KA at the finish.
Russell
Saturday, 8 December 2012
The 'Really' Wild Boar
Saturday 8th December 2012
A momentous day. Well not really but it was my first race as a V50.
Having been a bit full of cold in the week I doubted if I would be able to run. Even at 9 o'clock on race day I questioned whether it was a good idea. Once up and breakfasted I felt better and packed my bag. The wife was back late from an errand which meant I arrived with only enough time change, register, 5 min warm up and then be ready to race ( I mean run/ jog).
The track we followed for the first part of the race was partly icy but mostly OK with little snow cover. I went very steady until I spotted a club mate ahead and noticed I was gaining on him. By the time we reached the top gate I had caught him and made my pass. However this only resulted in joining single file traffic up the last part of the climb.
The wind here was cold and icy, blasting us from the south. I wished I had my cag on.
There was no passing opportunity as venturing of the snow trod meant entering deep snow and expanding a lot of energy. Once on the summit plateau things improved . We moved quicker but the odd drift slowed progress. I manage to pass a couple of runners just before the descent.
This was fun but venturing of the trod meant shins would be cut or grazed as feet broke through the icy top layer of snow. I passed when I could but otherwise just strode out and enjoyed it. Once back on the track I concentrated on picking off the few runners I could spot ahead and keeping my feet.
Times were well down on last year. 12 mins for me. A warm pub for prize giving was most welcome. Soup and chips. A pint. A good day. Glad I made the effort.
Russell
A momentous day. Well not really but it was my first race as a V50.
Having been a bit full of cold in the week I doubted if I would be able to run. Even at 9 o'clock on race day I questioned whether it was a good idea. Once up and breakfasted I felt better and packed my bag. The wife was back late from an errand which meant I arrived with only enough time change, register, 5 min warm up and then be ready to race ( I mean run/ jog).
The track we followed for the first part of the race was partly icy but mostly OK with little snow cover. I went very steady until I spotted a club mate ahead and noticed I was gaining on him. By the time we reached the top gate I had caught him and made my pass. However this only resulted in joining single file traffic up the last part of the climb.
The wind here was cold and icy, blasting us from the south. I wished I had my cag on.
There was no passing opportunity as venturing of the snow trod meant entering deep snow and expanding a lot of energy. Once on the summit plateau things improved . We moved quicker but the odd drift slowed progress. I manage to pass a couple of runners just before the descent.
This was fun but venturing of the trod meant shins would be cut or grazed as feet broke through the icy top layer of snow. I passed when I could but otherwise just strode out and enjoyed it. Once back on the track I concentrated on picking off the few runners I could spot ahead and keeping my feet.
Times were well down on last year. 12 mins for me. A warm pub for prize giving was most welcome. Soup and chips. A pint. A good day. Glad I made the effort.
Russell
Saturday, 1 December 2012
Night run photo shoot
Thursday
29/11/12
Basically this evolved me running around with a head torch and a bike light whilst Matthew took some long exposure photos. Good fun. Also one of me running back.
29/11/12
Basically this evolved me running around with a head torch and a bike light whilst Matthew took some long exposure photos. Good fun. Also one of me running back.
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