MWL Royston 4th June

Good form continues

• 1st MV50 again (very pleased with that)
• 22nd overall out of 372 (vs 23rd Race 1)
• 4th man home for NHRR
• Time 39:09 - a tough 10.5k course, so 6-min-miling was respectable

NHRR came a very commendable 3/6 on the night, leaving us some hope that, with good turnouts in the last 2 races, we might escape the drop -  Houdini-fashion!

My all-time age% scores, showing a return to form after a less-than-glorious few years!

He shoots.... he scores!

Back in the swing at last - Welwyn Midweek League 10k - 23rd May 2013

• Official time 37:03 (5:57.7 mile-pace) - best 10k time for over 3 years
• NHRR MV50-54 10k Club Record - whoo-hoo!
• My 2nd highest ever age % score (82.85%) - get in!
• 1st MV50-59 in the race - right-on!
• 2nd best MV50-54 10k road-time in 2013 for Eastern Region (Power of 10)

Not a bad night's work!

On a team-level, we had 5 of our fastest chaps absent :(.  Let's hope they can make future races, as otherwise the trap-door to Div 2 awaits.  Well done to the ladies on finishing 4th on the night.

Watch out MV50-54 category - I have arrived!

Ticking the boxes

• Weekly mileage steady at around 45
• Completing long-runs consistently and at a good pace
• Training sessions going well
• Back to 11st 7lbs
• Feeling energised

The only thing missing - some races to put it all to the test.  I will tell all right here!

Trying to be a lean, mean, running-machine (again)

With the Midweek League fast-approaching, I am trying to get in my best shape since 2010.  Given most of my form over the last 3 years, that won't be too difficult, but if I can get around 6 min/mile pace for 10k in the MWL I'll be delighted at this point.  I am doing my best; upping the mileage, dropping a few lbs, working hard in training and eating more healthily.  Hopefully it will pay off.

In a few weeks, and just in time for the MWL, I will turn 50 and so enter the Vet 50-54 category.  I welcome this noteable anniversary as it opens up a new set of challenges.  I am hoping the rest of 2013 will see me recover at least some of my former running glory - and of course attain inner peace, joy and harmony.  Stay tuned to learn how I do!

Wootton XC Sun 3/2/13

The pain of Cross-country!

I'd had high hopes of this race based on good training sessions, but some interruptions due to illness and the weather put a dent in my fitness and my hoped for top-30 finish did not materialise.   I was 35th - broadly no change from the previous race.  Having a large meal and too much wine the night before didn't help either!

I felt lousy in the warm-up and likewise throughout most of the race.  The picure says it all...feel that pain ;o)