After the report back in March about the Mountain Bike run I regularly do, I can now happily report that I have finally achieved my goal on this.
First time out for a while in March, I managed to wipe off 7 minutes from my best time in late 2010 from 50 minutes to 43 mins 15 secs. My second attempt I knocked off an additional 45 secs to 42 mins 30 secs. I then set myself a target to get sub 40 minutes.
So this afternoon, after spending a relaxing day at the Black Isle showground at the Moray Firth Radio charity car boot sale, I decided while Pet relaxed and watched a film to go out on the same circuit.
Stopwatch at the ready and started as I got going from home, I headed out at a cracking pace out towards the old railway line. I can honestly admit, that by the time I got to the crossing over the Mulbuie road, I thought my thighs were going to spontaneously combust, they were burning that bad. I however pushed on. At the top of the wood, they were worse, but settled down by the time I hit the road section from Blairdhu B&B back to road to Spittal wood. That climb, burned me up again and this is a long drag. Pushed on, over the old bridge and back on to the old railway line. Now nailing it, I was blissfully unaware of the time standings, but pushed as hard as I could.
The final stretch of the road up to Rose Croft was tough and I was giving everything.
Stopping at the house I reached over, stopped the watch and rolled down to the garage. As I stopped, I glanced at the watch to see what my time was. 38 mins, 31.2 secs.
That wiped a further 4 minutes of my best from March. I must admit, that was the hardest training I have done, but enjoyed every second of it. Now it is time to shower and relax. Might even have a beer.
I am no longer going for any faster times on this as I have managed it in the time goal I set in March. Will keep this up however, as after just getting Pet a new bike, I will be going out with her around here but at a more sedate pace.
Cheers
Hindo
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