1st week of the new year
January 11th, 2009 by Andy NicollThis weather’s not too great for anything much really is it…..
After my bike spill last Friday I went to watch (rather than run) the Ovenden fell race and it was actually quite nice to sit down with my dog and cheer on / heckle all my pals whilst taking a few snaps.
My running partner Jamie had a good run taking 8th on the day and as it was a Bingley Harriers fell championship race there were loads of blue and white stripes on the hills which is always great to see.
Now KIMM (my dog) is 8 months old I’m running with her each morning - just 20 - 30 mins but it’s a great way to wake up, exercise the dog and get some free training in.
Tuesday night we did a speed session on the Bradford and Bingley Cricket field - it was great - almost like running on a track. I was really pleased with my session knocking out 12 laps all within 2 seconds of each other (1 min12 to 1min 14).
Wednesday I did 7+ miles on the road and misjudged the weather over dressing and finishing like a boil in the bag runner.
Thursday which was probably colder I went the other way and dressed down which I think helped me feel good all the way round a 9 mile hilly and reasonably quick route.
Friday it was just me and the dog and then Saturday and Sunday I trained on the bike - MTB Sat and Roadie on Sunday.
Then this afternoon I went to Peel Park to watch the National Cyclocross championship race - wow those guys are fit - the speed they were keeping up for 1 hour + through challenging muddy and slippy conditions was just unbelievable.
My Bingley pal Rob Jebb finished a very credible 5th place just behind 4 professional riders.
The 3 Peaks Fell Race entries open tomorrow so I’ll need to be quick on the mouse in the morning to book my place.
