WB 11th April

Well, the holidays have arrived!
I have approximately 2 weeks off from work.
This should give me ample time to get plenty of runs in.
I've felt pretty lethargic over the last week or so, probably due to the sudden shock of no work and finally relaxing. I've also felt a number of aches and pains since I last ran. Hoping that when I start again (turbo tonight) that I start to feel back to normal.
Plans for this week - turbo and a few longish runs, building up to a long run out early next week. I'm still planning on my 30 mile run next week and also want a recce out towards the reservoirs at Turton.
Lots to look forward to!
Bring it on!
Monday - Turbo time! - 45 minutes with the tension set at 30 out of 50 and revs above 90 per minute. Not the most punishing of sessions but still a good one and one that hopefully will set me up for a good run tomorrow pm. Not too sure where, when and how far, but just need to get out! Maybe an hour or so around Ossy moors area from Clough Head car park.Or Hameldon Hill? - Time will tell.
Tuesday am -
It was Hameldon and a new route. A 7 mile circular route taking in the 'Golf ball' - part of the Golf ball fell race route.

Felt a bit apprehensive before the run, having not run in anger for a couple of weeks and feeling pretty tired. Met Dave at 2.00pm and set off through the Coppice. The climb was surprisingly ok. The run off the top was tougher, taking me a while to settle into smooth running. We took the race route to Hameldon, but rather than run up Hameldon we turned right6 and headed out. This took us towards the golf ball. Scooted around here and headed back towards Hameldon. We turned and headed towards Hameldon Scouts.

Having run along the top of the scouts we ran into the quarry, then followed a track back out. What a fantastic hill that was. A real tough climb, but one that makes you feel great when you make the top still running. The run from here was quicker. I was feeling back to normal at this point. We joined the original Hameldon route here. One last climb which we took at a quick pace. HR reached 176 at this point.
A great run and a great circular route. All we need to do is incorporate a climb up Hameldon on the way out and maybe on the way in as well for it to become a classic!
Thoroughly enjoyed the run and ... it's great to be back!

Tuesday pm - An hours badminton. After the run this afternoon I was unsure how I would be. Initially a bit tight, particularly abductors and lower stomach muscles. A good session lots of quick running. The last 10 minutes were pretty tough but good fun!

Wednesday am - 8 mile run over Ossy moors, over the Grane rd, Hog Lowe Pike, towards the chimney, back through the woods above the res along the Rossendale Way back home.