Something is missing, i think its self worth. I used to feel like a good runner when i was running sub20 most weeks, but then the phlegm thing put me back to 21-22. I think im mainly recovered now, but the shame and disappointment of my crash in performance still remains. its a psychological barrier.Originally Posted by Travs
Maybe you need to follow my example, and take a complete break from racing between the ages of 39 and 53. Then when you come back, your performances are at such a completely different (lower!) level, you have nothing to compare them with: hence, no psychological barrier. The only problem is that the best way to get that complete break from racing is to marry someone who thinks that fell running is completely bonkers; and I can't help you with that.
10x450 with horsforth harriers last night, times were in the range 92-97s. My hamstring tightened up on the 10th rep and now the back of my knee is sore again. I think this is going to be the limiting factor with this injury; not the muscle itself or the damage at the top of it, but the inflammation round the back of my knee caused by tightness.
Bramley parkrun yesterday, 20.30, forgot my barcode so i was running fast in the opposite direction as everyone was heading to the start. Two runs on the trot now with more or less the same time.
50m on the bike today up to the craven arms and back, at which i was able to evesdrop on some of the best south yorkshire redneck tales i've ever heard. I went to watch the start of runners and riders at low farm, it looked like a runners day to me. The number of times i was overtaken up the big chevin by wankers in suvs going head on into cars coming down went into double figures.
about 7m with horsforth harriers last night, with runbacks to get more distance. I was keen to see how many problem free miles i have in me, it looks to be about 6 which isn't enough for the Loughrigg race on sunday.
That is a pity - it is an interesting route. It looks like it will be much wetter and therefor more slippery than it was recently - it had dried out nicely.
Might see you there anyway. 3000' is a lot of walking for me.
8.7m/3000' today at the Loughrigg (pronounced Luffrig i have been reliable informed) Silver How race. My chiropractor's new exercises have been successful at releasing my hamstring tightness, it seems to circumvent the whenever/wherever neurological propensity for spasm. I took it slow and steady in the sure knowledge that my legs would die early if i ran hard, my right kneecap started on the way off Loughrigg and i could feel a bit of pain in my left ankle, the niggles kicking in due to lack of proper racing.
I've entered High Cup Nick, if the formula keeps working for me i'll sail round, and it'll be good prep for WNTTAC.
Well run. It was a super day weather wise.
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