Lakeland trails 100k

Next week, I get to go up to Ambleside for this year's Lakeland Trail 100 k event. I completed this a few years ago, and really enjoyed it. A midnight start makes it quite special: the opportunity to run in the Lakes cannot be missed. Very excited to be going, and hit the trails and hills.

Peak District Air

There is hardly anyone about. Quiet, still, peaceful, fresh. The reservoirs are quite low at the moment. This is supreme trail running training. I cannot bottle this running happiness.

Sweaty reps

Due to various circumstances, racing plans for this weekend went pear shaped. Nevermind, focus on the next one.

Instead, Rivington Pike beckoned with an attempt at some hill reps.
Trying to
A) not destroy people's quiet Sunday walks by running up behind them and scaring them
B) not trip over any dogs having their Sunday walks and playtime
C) not crash into any of the mountain bikers enjoying some speedy hillwork themselves
D) not fall over and look an absolute idiot in front of all these pleasant people.

All in all, a very fun trail run.

Too good a day to waste

Lake District running happiness

Ambleside training

Yesterday presented the opportunity to run in the lakes whilst following my friend on her mountain bike. A 15.8 mile circular route, with nearly 3,000 ft accumulative elevation. Sue trying to follow the mountain bike route, I was trying to keep up with the mountain bike.
Amazing to breathe the lake district air, follow lake district lumpy paths. Coffee shop rests included, naturally.

Manchester Marathon 2019

It was just a fab day. The weather was superb for running - overcast, cool, dry. The organisers are saying that 20,000 people participated this year - I'm not sure how many were running the full marathon compared to the relay race. So well supported, I am in awe of anyone who will give up an entire Sunday morning to hand out jelly babies and think of original comments to shout to runners.

I just had a blast this year, from start to finish. Even my dreaded 17-20 mile marathon dip didn't go too badly. I still love the alcohol free lager at the finish line.

Running buzz.

Manchester - still running for you.