January 2013

[Sweder]

Despite no further snowfall the downs remain cloaked in white. I knocked out an enjoyable 5.3 mile tempo run, crunching up to Blackcap and back. Three ladies stopped me on the way up to ask the best way to Cooksbridge. They were well wrapped up with a couple of hounds in tow. I pointed out the most direct route and pressed on. As I stepped away to leave one of the blurted out
'We're very impressed by your legs!'
I'm fairly sure she meant by the fact that I was wearing shorts (it really wasn't that cold, around freezing with a slight wind chill). A felt a huge grin spread across my face as I set off, running hard up the face of Mount Harry.

I worked in a couple of quick sessions, around 6'30" m/m pace for 2 minutes a go. My WH3s crunched through the powder top without a hint of a slip. Lovely! My legs tired towards the end, the aftermath of Sunday's marathon effort no doubt.

It's just started snowing again tonight. Whilst I'd planned to rest tomorrow (and Friday) as a pre-Almeria mini-taper I may have to nip out 'early doors' simply to enjoy the fresh layer. It'll be gone soon enough and there's a whole year to wait for the next lot.

On, on.