Long run day ~ 21 miles!!

Our longest run yet for the Marathon training and probably the longest we'll do before the run it self in May.

A 21mile run from Pwllheli to Criccieth and back in 3 hours 37 minutes. Managed to run all the way bar a few planned stops at shops to get drinks (rather than carry them en route). A difficult run into a strong head wind on the way to Criccieth (32kph) but it took the heat of the sun so helped a tad.

As ready as we'll ever be I guess for the Marathon!

An extended run around Pwllheli Marina

6.5 mile run around along the promenade and around the marina at Pwlhelli in 58mins and 29 secs this evening.

Rerun of the Pwllheli Tri bike stage

Over on the Llyn Penninsular for the rest of the week with the family and the weather is fab!

After a day on the beach grabbed a ride out on my mountain bike around the same circuit we did for the Pwllheli Triathlon a few weeks ago. The weight of the mountain bike in comparison to my road bike felt like riding a tractor!

A 12.89 mile circuit of Pwllheli, Broken Cross, Chwilog and back in 55 mins and 7 secs.

Triathlon Swim Training Session

Trying to up the training this week with only a month to go to the Edinburgh Marathon... 1,800mtrs at the Triathlon Swim training session this evening!

Early morning 10km to Kenmore Point

Diving finished for the weekend... Managed to grab an early morning run in glorious sunshine this morning before heading back home. Up the track to just past Kenmore point (up two long steep hills!). Six miles in 57mins and 03 secs.

A run at Loch Fyne!

Up at Loch Fyne tis Easter for a wekend Scuba diving with http://www.vale-royal-divers.co.uk/ .

Had an early morning run p the forestry commission track from Argyll Caravan Park up to Kenmore point with Karen. 5 miles in 48 mins and 48 seconds.

3 mile run

Still not feeling great after the stomache upset at the weekend and it showed in the running this evening having next to no energy! 3 miles in 26 mins 26 secs. Glad I went out though.

Triathlon Swim training session

Missed out on running at the weekend due to a stomach upset... Still not feeling on top form but decided to do the swim session this evening which went well. 1,800mtrs swam (72 lengths).

Bit of a bike ride...

Cycled the same route as last Thu with John Addy again... Really nice ride out, 16 miles in an hour and 18 mins

Triathlon Swim training session

A fairly laid back session this evening with no coach to crack the wip ;-) ... About 1,000mtrs swimming.

Flying run!

As I missed out on the 'Long Run' yesterday, decided to do another medium run this evening. Ran up Abbey Rd in Sandbach and along the Wheelock rail trail to the Romping Donkey pub in Hassall and then back along the roads to Malkins bank, canal towpath and Crewe Rd home again. Managed a fast pace all the way around, covering the 7 miles in 55 mins and 35 seconds and the 10km in about 49 minutes which is the fastest I've run for a long time! Fitness levels are obviously up as it didn't feel an uncomfortable or unsustainable pace :-) Very pleased!

'Long run' day?

A bit short on time on this lovely sunny day for a long run so decided to do a shorter (by comparison) run of 7.7miles but at a quicker pace. Out to Malkins bank and Hassall and then around Malkins Bank Golf Course and home via the Wheelock rail trail... 1 Hour 7mins and 50 secs for the whole run (53mins 15 sec for the 10km)... A very comfortable run!

Summer evening cycle

Went out for a bike ride with my good friend John Addy this evening. Out of Sandbach through Malkins Bank to Astbury near Congleton and then back through Hassall and Winterley. Just over 16 miles in an hour and 13 mins, averaging about 13.5mph. Lovely ride!

Triathlon swim training session

Another good but tiring swim session this evening at Total Fitness in Crewe... 1,500mtrs in total. Not sure I'm at my best after two days of running previously! Knackered!

2.5 mile 'cool down' jog

Ran a slow loop around the Wheelock rail trail this evening to loosen up stiff legs from yesterday's long run. 2.58miles in 24 mins 23 seconds (averaging 9.26min/mile).

Long Run Day ~ 17 Miles!

Over on the Llyn Peninsular again this weekend. Our Long run was out from Gimblet Rock in Pwllheli, around the marina and along the A497 through Aberrech in the direction of Criccieth to a small village called Llanystumdwy. Stopped briefly for a drink before heading back the same route. Just short of 17 miles in 2 hours 42 minutes averaging around 9 1/2 minute miles. Legs were flagging towards the end of the run!