Training update

The diversions of Easter Saturday did not at first seem to have had any adverse impact on picking up the training schedule but after posting good times for a couple of days delayed tiredness kicked in and some mileage was lost.

A recce from the M62 northward on Wednesday proved to be slightly better with an 18 mile run that turned just short of Stoodley Pike. A minor diversion at the Aiggin stone on the outward leg was soon corrected and in spite of lack of signposts at some crucial points a worthwhile recce was accomplished at 13.5 mins per mile

The run was completed in almost unbroken sunshine, marred only by a strong wind that at times was bitterly cold.

The following day the tiredness returned and only a short run was managed. An early outing on Friday saw some improvement but with the 24 mile Barbondale Round LDWA event on the Saturday the run was limited to 8 miles.

Tomorrow's outing will no doubt be an indication of the state of preparation and whether any changes need to be made to the training programme. With only 4 weeks left I don't want any complications in training.