Didn’t run at all other than the race unfortunately but that usual happens, especially without any goal. Speaking of that I’m still trying to sort races out for this year! Plans have changed with other commitments taking over the calendar. On,y thing I’m thinking about is in November, Hardwolds 80, which is in the Yorkshire Moors I believe. A place I’ve not spent much time. It comes recommended as an event so that’s a positive. Otherwise I’m struggling to find a 100 miler I haven’t done.
I’m still digging myself out of this quad injury. Went to my usual physio and she did a much more thorough job dry needling my muscle so hopes are high I’ll be building miles again soon. It was indeed a muscle knot. Not a hip flexor strain as I kind of knew. Dry needling fires the nerves around the muscle that help it to relax. Anyway…. It’s getting better.
The longer days are motivating as was my co-worker’s London Marathon today. He ran a 2:44 which is excellent and a time I’m pretty sure, with proper training, I could hit. Never broke 3 hours in the marathon, I was 9 seconds short! Kind of a goal to revisit. Maybe this is the year without a 100 miler on the horizon.
A buddy from Cornwall and I are planning to run the Cumbria Way. An 80 mile trail that bisects the Lake District. Probably take three days to do it, no rush. Nothing too crazy or extreme, it’s a very popular hiking route that appears to meander it’s way through the fells avoiding big vert. Should be fun I’d guess.
Fastest Known Times always linger as well. Worcestershire Way at 50km being one of them. Definitely itching for a goal.
