Sunday 19 December 2010

5m super easy in the snow

Garmin ran out of juice at 35, but I came home with 45m time on snow and only slipped a couple of times.

Worst bit was on the main road back into Rolle from the Pre vert as the edge of the lake road was piled high with drifted snow and too many cars to risk running on the road.

Best way was to get a very quick return and keep on the toes, a great anti-heel strike drill. Any heel touching and you get a wedge of snow on the tongue of the shoe which is very unpleasant.

Highlight was the port, followed by a kick to the castle (path completely clear of snow, that's where the taxes go) so I treated myself to a bit of "speed" and reached the giddy heights of 8 min miles.

Still, at least I got out today. Mountains were stunning, as was the lake side.

This photo shows the cleared path between the port and the castle. Second photo is of Ille de l'harpe which was covered in birds....


Garmin

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