I have been picked to run for Wales in France next weekend, at the Trail de Guerledan. It has definitely given me the kick up the ass I needed to get my training in gear. The 2016 race was won by Josh Griffiths, who was fastest Brit in London Marathon this year. I will be travelling on the same team as Andi Davies, who at 38 years old has just run a 2.15 marathon. I am hoping to pick his brains abit!
A bit unfortunate to have to miss the Abersoch 10km, great local event which finishes on the beach with music and crowds and loads of atmosphere. But I read a recent article from Goldie Sayers (GB javelin thrower, just retired) entitled What I’ve Learnt From 20 Years of International Sport . It hit me right between the eyes.
“Take the opportunity NOW – Don’t assume you’ll get faster, stronger, fitter as you get older. There are no guarantees you’ll get another chance. Don’t think you’re going to your first big event for experience – it might be your last.”
So I am firmly set on France!
In other news, I put a screw through a water pipe at work. Haven’t had my heart leap through my mouth like that for a while.
| 15/5/2017 | AM | PM |
| Monday | REST | REST |
| rain did not stop all day, and I just wasn’t man enough to face it | ||
| Tuesday | REST | REST |
| sposed to do fell race, but couldn’t get out of work in time | ||
| Wednesday | 3 | 4 |
| Thursday | 3 | 3 |
| Friday | 10 | REST |
| Saturday | REST | REST |
| Sunday | 4 x mile in 5.20 (1min rest). 4x100m. 6 miles total | REST |
| miles feel stiff and heavy, but v happy with last 100m in 12sec (10m rolling start) | ||
| TOTAL: | 29 miles. | |
| 22/5/2017 | AM | PM |
| Monday | 3 | 7 |
| Tuesday | 3 | 5 x 1km in 3min (3min rest). 7 miles total |
| Wednesday | 3 | 7 |
| Thursday | REST | 5 |
| Friday | REST | REST |
| Saturday | 5km parkrun in 17.46. Volunteer at Coed Y Brenin Academi. 10 miles total | REST |
| pacing Owen Roberts around as he makes his come back from injury | ||
| Sunday | 6 hr mountain walk | REST |
| with Bear Grylls Survival Academy | ||
| TOTAL: | 45 miles. | |