Saturday, 11 May 2013
Tuesday, 7 May 2013
4 Days....
Can’t believe there’s only 4 days to go now.
The pieces are all coming together though– new tyres (will bring, not install from the outset), gel saddle cover on order! (Just in case), training miles being racked up, sheer panic setting in……
Yes, all coming together nicely.
ITJ
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
Quick Speed Interval
After a bad session on Saturday, which I take full responsibility for, I thought better redeem myself and feel better by putting in a good session.
Took my favourite route of the moment down through Strathconon to the Meig Dam and the returned via Loch Achilty (My new swimming pool in the next few weeks), Contin and Marybank. 27 miles which were quite hard going on the way out as a stiff headwind. Return was a bit of a hit and miss with wind direction. But some assistance in sections which felt good.
Back to the Muir and the hill home. No real issues other than the first section over the Meig Dam. Called Lumpy Bumpy on Strava. Was adamant I wanted a PB so nailed it. However, it don't get its name for being a smooth road. Very pot-holed and gravelly. Lost back end 1 time and front end unsteady, all I saw was a fast approaching tree and a sharp drop into a deep ravine. How I saved it and never went down, I have no idea, but all I do know is I got my PB!!! 1 Mile in 2:34. :-)
Dinner now, but what shall I have?? Chicken me thinks
Hindo
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Sunday stroll to the Port
Out for another Sunday cycle with Grant, one which I would have thought would have been less demanding than the day before with "Hindo" and yes a nice wet, windy and a bit chilly at times on the run out (who needs all those beauty treatments for you skin when a driving hail shower will clean your face up nicely!!)
A lovely lunch in the Carnegie hall cafe on arrival, well worth a visit I must say just a pity we had to leave as whilst eating our lunch the ever increasing wind could be seen whipping up the sea hmmmm, time for a hard slog back out the road and it did not let us down felt like a 35 mile hill climb...... Although we did get some encouragement from a rather boisterous Golden Retriever who had no intention of leaving our leg's attached to our bikes or body for that matter!!
Anyway made it back and followed Grant to Kirkhill (who put in a respectful 92 miles) were I set off to do a PB with regards to a 100 mile cycle and after a much needed re-fuelling I managed 104 miles so well chuffed with that result and another good Sunday run with Grant.. Thanks
Saturday, 27 April 2013
Strathconon to Inverness
First outing with Tony and decided as I was not 100% to stick local. Headed out to Strathconon and Meig over Aultgowrie and Marybank. Pace was good and Tony rode really well. Above normal pace slightly, but offered to slow but assured not. Can't be too bad as he achieved 15 PRs on the outing section on Strava. Well done Tony. I got 1!!
Back through Strath, Dingwall and overto Tore where we rested for a coffee then on into Inverness. Round the shore road and then the back road to Beauly. Thats where it went wrong.
Aftewr retuning home from Egypt with really bad guts and the last 2 days diet of enough to barely feed a family of 4 mice, I really should have known better. Bowl of Golden Grahams for breakfast and a coffee, 2 bottle of drink, 4 gels and 3 chewee bars. Got through 2/3 of it, but the calorie shortage kicked in and never gave in until home. Coasted home on tick-over. Last 13 miles into the headwind was not great.
A good outing and I wish the team a good ride out to Portmahomack tomorrow. Hope the weather is kind. Tony you will be fine.. The additional push will buffer the legs and help a beter output in the long run!! Trust me.
Hindo
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