virtual race day: #BVSC mile time trial
Race day arrived again – yippee! Following the great success of the first #BVSC ‘Lockdown’ 5k Challenge, it was time for the classic distance. The mile had an opportunity to shine. If I’m totally honest,...
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virtual race day: #BVSC Lockdown 5k Challenge
So, the long awaited race day arrived. During these chaotic times of uncertainty, the concept of a race day lineup is certainly a very different thing. However, in the likely absence of any real...
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the only road I know
The last time I ran on a road surface was over 5 weeks ago. Hospitalised twice in the last 6 years; even then I never went that long without miles on the road. As...
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Pandemic, pity, perspective
Looking back to the start of the year, my perspective on my training schedule. I started full of hope, eager to capitalise on a solid foundation from last year. My goal marathon for spring...
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the long runs: third (tired) twenty
Time to queue up and execute the third twenty-miler of the long runs. You would think that having learned so much from last year’s experiments that I would have approached this weekend’s run with...
weekly summary: 18 May – 24 May
This week was about finding my feet again, in more ways than one. My ankles and knees are stronger but there is still much work ahead. To get back anywhere close to where I...
weekly summary: 11 May – 17 May
So concludes the second 40+ mile week in a row for the first in a very long time. This week included a little fun with the mile time trial on Wednesday. That was both...
virtual race day: #BVSC mile time trial
Race day arrived again – yippee! Following the great success of the first #BVSC ‘Lockdown’ 5k Challenge, it was time for the classic distance. The mile had an opportunity to shine. If I’m totally honest,...
weekly summary: 04 May – 10 May
Damn it feels good to crest 40 miles again. Last time I topped that milestone was four weeks ago. Be with the days that 40 was an off-week and 50+ was the norm. Those...
virtual challenge 2: the mile
Following on from the success of the first virtual challenge (5km with an ‘advantageous’ route), the #BVSC has launched their second target for virtual racing this Lockdown. This time there are options. Competitors can...
weekly summary: 27 Apr – 03 May
Not much to report this week in terms of mileage. The 5k event happened on Wednesday and ultimately the biggest news is that this challenge brought me back onto the roads. I have not...
#BVSC ‘Lockdown’ 5k challenge
This is how the race panned out. Shortest bar at the end is the winner as the bars represent time taken.
virtual race day: #BVSC Lockdown 5k Challenge
So, the long awaited race day arrived. During these chaotic times of uncertainty, the concept of a race day lineup is certainly a very different thing. However, in the likely absence of any real...
