Practically crawled up the hill today. Sore toe, not really. Recovered from cold, not really.
Still it was chilly and that kept me moving. After the slow climb I crossed paths with a couple of people doing the route in a different direction to me.
There was a guy doing hill reps at the red cross who I had to avoid deftly.
Managed to clatter down the hill to record a 4m km, first of the year.
Garmin
Monday, 14 January 2013
Thursday, 10 January 2013
5m Mini Foulee
Cold, very wet and very dark.
Forgot my head torch and so even with two girls up front with theirs I'd my foot in a puddle after 3 minutes. Happened again several times.
Paul was leaping around like a springbok and chatting away.
Wet feet, cold and dark.
Garmin died after not even half way.
Forgot my head torch and so even with two girls up front with theirs I'd my foot in a puddle after 3 minutes. Happened again several times.
Paul was leaping around like a springbok and chatting away.
Wet feet, cold and dark.
Garmin died after not even half way.
Thursday, 3 January 2013
2.6m Lion Rock via Farland point
Paul came out in his new kit and he was much fitter than me.
Tripped and fell on the stairs last night, barefoot and ripped the big toe nail off my left foot. It was oozing blood and agony. Luckily it popped back in and I got some gel on it so it did not swell up too much.
Second problem is a stinking cold, got from my dad, who got it from my brother. I could barely run it was so painful I could put no weight on the toe so was running on the heel and outside of my left foot.
I'm out for at least a week. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
Garmin
Tripped and fell on the stairs last night, barefoot and ripped the big toe nail off my left foot. It was oozing blood and agony. Luckily it popped back in and I got some gel on it so it did not swell up too much.
Second problem is a stinking cold, got from my dad, who got it from my brother. I could barely run it was so painful I could put no weight on the toe so was running on the heel and outside of my left foot.
I'm out for at least a week. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
Garmin
Monday, 31 December 2012
9.1m almost all the way round Cumbrae
Hogmanay run. Stopped of to help dad load some tables into the car and then he drove the car home and I set off to run round the island the opposite way I normally do.
I got soaked at around Fintry, but it soon dried up again and I got a cheerful greeting from a bloke on a bike.
At Fairhaven slip there was a seal basking on the jetty that the sailway place uses. It watched me watch it as I ran past it.
Got clobbered again by a blast of wind, rain, sleet and hail that I could see coming at me from the Lion Rock and hit me at the Marine Station. By the time I could see the house in Kames Bay it had stopped and my family who were in the bay window of the house overlooking the bay asked "what storm" when I arrived dripping wet. Amazing how localised that was!
Garmin
I got soaked at around Fintry, but it soon dried up again and I got a cheerful greeting from a bloke on a bike.
At Fairhaven slip there was a seal basking on the jetty that the sailway place uses. It watched me watch it as I ran past it.
Got clobbered again by a blast of wind, rain, sleet and hail that I could see coming at me from the Lion Rock and hit me at the Marine Station. By the time I could see the house in Kames Bay it had stopped and my family who were in the bay window of the house overlooking the bay asked "what storm" when I arrived dripping wet. Amazing how localised that was!
Garmin
Saturday, 29 December 2012
5.2m over ferry road and back the long way
3pm set off and it was the nicest part of the day, but already sun was low and setting as I plodded up the hill. Toyed with the idea of going to the top of the island, but figured more light on the low road and did not fancy the descent in the pitch black.
As it was got around Farland point as the light vanished and the street lights of Millport saw me home. Kames Bay was very pretty with the coloured lights strung out along the bay.
Garmin
As it was got around Farland point as the light vanished and the street lights of Millport saw me home. Kames Bay was very pretty with the coloured lights strung out along the bay.
Garmin
Monday, 24 December 2012
6.4m Bursinel Rolle
This time went looking for a route to give me a bit over 10km, but going towards Gland initially and then back to Rolle.
As expected the drag back on the main route (the long straight bit) was the least enjoyable bit, but at least there is a cycle way so not actually running on the road.
Garmin
As expected the drag back on the main route (the long straight bit) was the least enjoyable bit, but at least there is a cycle way so not actually running on the road.
Garmin
Sunday, 23 December 2012
Thursday, 20 December 2012
Thursday, 13 December 2012
Snow with the mini foulee
We even called to check it was really on.
To my amazement it was.
It started snowing at about 3pm and dumped a ton of snow that was about 4 inches deep when we left and was even settling on the road.
But it was magical. Tons of people showed up and the kids had a ball running in the snow and chucking soft snowballs at each other.
Hot tea and cake in the shelter of the changing rooms rounded of a year of la mini foulee perfectly.
Thank you Nicole and Evylene!
ps Yannick had a hair cut. I will never be able to keep up with him now!
To my amazement it was.
It started snowing at about 3pm and dumped a ton of snow that was about 4 inches deep when we left and was even settling on the road.
But it was magical. Tons of people showed up and the kids had a ball running in the snow and chucking soft snowballs at each other.
Hot tea and cake in the shelter of the changing rooms rounded of a year of la mini foulee perfectly.
Thank you Nicole and Evylene!
ps Yannick had a hair cut. I will never be able to keep up with him now!
Saturday, 8 December 2012
6m Rolle Perroy Classic
Easy run with Paul
No running since the Duc due to the bad back it caused.
Classic Perroy loop in the bitter cold with Paul.
The ice was bad. On the way down the hill we were playing football with the lumps of frozen snow when he hit some black ice and really did go smashing down onto the ground. Reflex elbows first. He limped home and I extended my run to the port and back.
Back was ok.
No running since the Duc due to the bad back it caused.
Classic Perroy loop in the bitter cold with Paul.
The ice was bad. On the way down the hill we were playing football with the lumps of frozen snow when he hit some black ice and really did go smashing down onto the ground. Reflex elbows first. He limped home and I extended my run to the port and back.
Back was ok.
Friday, 30 November 2012
17km Course du duc
Part of the escalade series of races, this one is only done every 5 years. Some call it the super escalade.
But for me, something that only ever happen once every 5 years has to be worth checking out.
Pierro (super elite thought he had a podium chance) and Steve also from work were doing it too.
Had to get down to the finish in Geneva during the day to get my number and that was good as I knew how it would finish. Long clip through the park and a u-turn to the finish. The first gantry is 400m out and is a bridge - not the finish.
This race tracks the route the duc of Savoie took with his troops 400 years ago to teach the Calvinist Genevois a lesson. Ha - they got whipped!
Got the bus as planned, after wondering around for a while, I bumped into another guy wondering around and then we saw a group that looked like they knew where they were going. The bus to take was printed in the pack, but when I got there the lady running the shop just made sure the first bus in was filled as quickly as possible and then sent it off.
We got to Reignier in about 20 minutes and there were plenty of people milling around. I went to check out the start and watched enviously as the people in the warm restaurants were enjoying their evening meal. The hot drink place was full to silly levels so I jogged off to find one of the keep warm locations. First one was a massive sports hall. I queued up for ages and got in only to find it was completely full, so I did a u turn and queued up for ages to get back out.
Noticed people heading still further away from the start so I followed them and found a less busy (but pretty full) location. In there I found Steve, so that was great. He kindly shared some food and we had a good old chat to kill the time.
I lost Steve at the bag drop, then made my way to the start. I had messed up my entry and so was down to go in block 6, but I talked them into upgrading me to block 2 and while my number showed 6 it was easy to get into block 2.
I went for the middle of block two and waited. Did not get any warm up as such in, as it was so cold I did not want to be outside any longer then necessary.
Gun for block 1 went I thought of Pierro out in front in the lead group. Block 2 shuffled forwards and vaguely started jogging and I hit the garmin under the inflatable start gantry.
Start is downhill and was frustratingly slow. First two were 5mins and I was trying so hard to go faster, but was boxed in. There was a switch back early on and that was one of the highlights, seeing all the head torches - thousands of people in a river of light - snaking their way up the hill in front. Stunning and unique.
Got the pace faster and settled down. Noticed people taking off their jackets, I smiled as mine was in my bag!
A train overtook us and the driver let rip on his horn, then I remembered there were several level crossings and the trains were not stopping for the race. By the time I got the crossing it was open again. Phew.
We ran along side the Saleve, a large outcrop of sheer cliff to the top of a massive lump of rock, with the little lights of the restaurant at the top where the cable car takes you. Never been this close to the Saleve on the french side.
A few people on the French side were out to cheer us on, but they were few and far between.
However when we crossed the border at Veyrier that all changed. The crowds were 4 or 5 deep in places and very loud "We are here to encourage you", "You are so brave", and patriotic songs blasted out of loudspeakers and fanfares (drums and flutes) lined the route. Every round about or junction had people there going mental.
That was 12 km done and I'd gone through 10 in 44 so was thinking 1h 20 might be possible.
I lost a bit on a slight uphill and then I started to recognise where I was and so began to push and try to pick up the pace for the last few km to try and sneak in under 1h 20.
I over took a guy in a mutant ninja turtle outfit (including inflatable shell) who was running with a lady dressed as a rabbit with ears and tail! No way were turtle and rabbit going to finish before me.
I thought I was hallucinating when I saw an unofficial looking drinks stand which was actually dispensing whisky and other strong spirits. I decided against that!
Into the old town of Geneva and again the crowds were amazing. Cobbled streets were not nice to run on and I could feel my legs giving out. Somone called 900m to go as my Garmin said 17km cleared. I tried to hold the fast pace into the park and I remembered "the gantry is NOT the finish" the four guys around me blasted off racing each other to the gantry and I cruised past them all as another 400m of park was left before the turn. My calves were niggling and I was worried I might collapse but I held it together to the line and got through to pick up my goodie bag and get a banana and drink.
Did it in 1h 21m 32s from Garmin or 1h 21m 22s based on the official time. I was 261st in my category (of 1249). 657th overall out of 5,000 plus.
Then the cramp hit me - it was agony, both calves just contracted and I fell to the ground. A guy helped me pushing the stretch and it went and I continued. But I had to get over the race route to get my bag. Again, I seized up at the top of the stairs, but there I was holding on so did not fall. Stretched again and the pattern repeated at the bottom of the stairs on the far side. Agony. One tosser said that's what you get for racing with out training. Idiot, I've run over 21km twice in the last month and a week ago did 17 no problem. Admittedly a lot slower! But the vast majority were very helpful. I continued towards my bag and there was a big ramp to get up to the buses - nightmare. Made it halfway and they went again. I guy gave me a bottle of water and checked I was ok. Recovered and got my bag.
Brilliant organisation and everything ran like clockwork. Very impressed and nothing like the horror stories of 5 years ago. By now I had 25 mins to get my train so I jogged very very slowly and made it to the station in good time where I met Patrick, who was getting changed behind the sign I was stretching against. Nice to have some company and he gave me half a banana and I remembered I had some chocolate that we scoffed too.
What an adventure. Loved it. Felt like part of the history of the place was being re-enacted. See you in 5 years duc!
Garmin
But for me, something that only ever happen once every 5 years has to be worth checking out.
Pierro (super elite thought he had a podium chance) and Steve also from work were doing it too.
Had to get down to the finish in Geneva during the day to get my number and that was good as I knew how it would finish. Long clip through the park and a u-turn to the finish. The first gantry is 400m out and is a bridge - not the finish.
This race tracks the route the duc of Savoie took with his troops 400 years ago to teach the Calvinist Genevois a lesson. Ha - they got whipped!
Got the bus as planned, after wondering around for a while, I bumped into another guy wondering around and then we saw a group that looked like they knew where they were going. The bus to take was printed in the pack, but when I got there the lady running the shop just made sure the first bus in was filled as quickly as possible and then sent it off.
We got to Reignier in about 20 minutes and there were plenty of people milling around. I went to check out the start and watched enviously as the people in the warm restaurants were enjoying their evening meal. The hot drink place was full to silly levels so I jogged off to find one of the keep warm locations. First one was a massive sports hall. I queued up for ages and got in only to find it was completely full, so I did a u turn and queued up for ages to get back out.
Noticed people heading still further away from the start so I followed them and found a less busy (but pretty full) location. In there I found Steve, so that was great. He kindly shared some food and we had a good old chat to kill the time.
I lost Steve at the bag drop, then made my way to the start. I had messed up my entry and so was down to go in block 6, but I talked them into upgrading me to block 2 and while my number showed 6 it was easy to get into block 2.
I went for the middle of block two and waited. Did not get any warm up as such in, as it was so cold I did not want to be outside any longer then necessary.
Gun for block 1 went I thought of Pierro out in front in the lead group. Block 2 shuffled forwards and vaguely started jogging and I hit the garmin under the inflatable start gantry.
Start is downhill and was frustratingly slow. First two were 5mins and I was trying so hard to go faster, but was boxed in. There was a switch back early on and that was one of the highlights, seeing all the head torches - thousands of people in a river of light - snaking their way up the hill in front. Stunning and unique.
Got the pace faster and settled down. Noticed people taking off their jackets, I smiled as mine was in my bag!
A train overtook us and the driver let rip on his horn, then I remembered there were several level crossings and the trains were not stopping for the race. By the time I got the crossing it was open again. Phew.
We ran along side the Saleve, a large outcrop of sheer cliff to the top of a massive lump of rock, with the little lights of the restaurant at the top where the cable car takes you. Never been this close to the Saleve on the french side.
A few people on the French side were out to cheer us on, but they were few and far between.
However when we crossed the border at Veyrier that all changed. The crowds were 4 or 5 deep in places and very loud "We are here to encourage you", "You are so brave", and patriotic songs blasted out of loudspeakers and fanfares (drums and flutes) lined the route. Every round about or junction had people there going mental.
That was 12 km done and I'd gone through 10 in 44 so was thinking 1h 20 might be possible.
I lost a bit on a slight uphill and then I started to recognise where I was and so began to push and try to pick up the pace for the last few km to try and sneak in under 1h 20.
I over took a guy in a mutant ninja turtle outfit (including inflatable shell) who was running with a lady dressed as a rabbit with ears and tail! No way were turtle and rabbit going to finish before me.
I thought I was hallucinating when I saw an unofficial looking drinks stand which was actually dispensing whisky and other strong spirits. I decided against that!
Into the old town of Geneva and again the crowds were amazing. Cobbled streets were not nice to run on and I could feel my legs giving out. Somone called 900m to go as my Garmin said 17km cleared. I tried to hold the fast pace into the park and I remembered "the gantry is NOT the finish" the four guys around me blasted off racing each other to the gantry and I cruised past them all as another 400m of park was left before the turn. My calves were niggling and I was worried I might collapse but I held it together to the line and got through to pick up my goodie bag and get a banana and drink.
Did it in 1h 21m 32s from Garmin or 1h 21m 22s based on the official time. I was 261st in my category (of 1249). 657th overall out of 5,000 plus.
Then the cramp hit me - it was agony, both calves just contracted and I fell to the ground. A guy helped me pushing the stretch and it went and I continued. But I had to get over the race route to get my bag. Again, I seized up at the top of the stairs, but there I was holding on so did not fall. Stretched again and the pattern repeated at the bottom of the stairs on the far side. Agony. One tosser said that's what you get for racing with out training. Idiot, I've run over 21km twice in the last month and a week ago did 17 no problem. Admittedly a lot slower! But the vast majority were very helpful. I continued towards my bag and there was a big ramp to get up to the buses - nightmare. Made it halfway and they went again. I guy gave me a bottle of water and checked I was ok. Recovered and got my bag.
Brilliant organisation and everything ran like clockwork. Very impressed and nothing like the horror stories of 5 years ago. By now I had 25 mins to get my train so I jogged very very slowly and made it to the station in good time where I met Patrick, who was getting changed behind the sign I was stretching against. Nice to have some company and he gave me half a banana and I remembered I had some chocolate that we scoffed too.
What an adventure. Loved it. Felt like part of the history of the place was being re-enacted. See you in 5 years duc!
Garmin
Wednesday, 28 November 2012
4m run then 8x reps with Tenke
Met up with Tenke at the park des bastions and ran back with her to the park.
It was so, so cold and the ice wind was killing me. We were running against it so any plans for fast stuff were put on hold.
We found some shelter in the park and a short stretch where we sprinted up and then jogged down.
8x hill plus jog back as recovery.
Garmin
It was so, so cold and the ice wind was killing me. We were running against it so any plans for fast stuff were put on hold.
We found some shelter in the park and a short stretch where we sprinted up and then jogged down.
8x hill plus jog back as recovery.
Garmin
Sunday, 25 November 2012
3m jog with Katja plus 10x 100
Easy jog with Katja which was a pleasant surprise that she wanted to come "running" with me.
Garmin
At the end I could not face another hour in the bad weather so did something fast instead - 10x 100m.
Remembered that last time I did this it was too long to rest for 1 minute so I edited the work out to cut the recovery time to 30 seconds. Perceived effort this was fine.
Garmin
No HRT as left the strap at work.
Garmin
At the end I could not face another hour in the bad weather so did something fast instead - 10x 100m.
Remembered that last time I did this it was too long to rest for 1 minute so I edited the work out to cut the recovery time to 30 seconds. Perceived effort this was fine.
Garmin
No HRT as left the strap at work.
Thursday, 22 November 2012
4m plus 3x hill reps
This was mad, Yanick was here tonight - the lady who runs the mini-foulee's son. He's 16 a football ref and player. He's pretty quick.
Him and Paul zoomed off (suddenly Paul was neither sick nor tired the moment he saw Yanick!).
On the way up there was talk of hill reps in the field after the church, but that was deemed to mad in the dark, so we settled on 3x the last bit before the church.
It is super steep at the last climb to the church.
Rep one was fine, everyone was steady.
Rep two Paul led, then retired leaving only Yanick and I to do rep 3 together.
We trotted down the hill and at the bottom turned, nodded to each other and whipped of in to dark for rep 3. Dead level and as we turn the corner below the church there are all the kids on the church patio cheering us on. At 20m to go it gets very steep and Yanick glances over and senses I'm already red lining and he accelerates to put a couple of strides between us and holds that all the way to the finish. Well done mate, you are king of the hill.
My head was thumping and I felt like I could see stars spinning around me.
Lost signal some where so Garmin is a bit messed up.
Him and Paul zoomed off (suddenly Paul was neither sick nor tired the moment he saw Yanick!).
On the way up there was talk of hill reps in the field after the church, but that was deemed to mad in the dark, so we settled on 3x the last bit before the church.
It is super steep at the last climb to the church.
Rep one was fine, everyone was steady.
Rep two Paul led, then retired leaving only Yanick and I to do rep 3 together.
We trotted down the hill and at the bottom turned, nodded to each other and whipped of in to dark for rep 3. Dead level and as we turn the corner below the church there are all the kids on the church patio cheering us on. At 20m to go it gets very steep and Yanick glances over and senses I'm already red lining and he accelerates to put a couple of strides between us and holds that all the way to the finish. Well done mate, you are king of the hill.
My head was thumping and I felt like I could see stars spinning around me.
Lost signal some where so Garmin is a bit messed up.
Tuesday, 20 November 2012
6.2m Airport hill
Nothing special today, aimed for 50 mins for the familiar hilly 10km and came in on the money.
Garmin
Garmin
Monday, 19 November 2012
4m Botanic gardens and bottom field loops
No chance of getting lost today. Stayed close to the office and away from the hill.
Just loops of the Botanic gardens now all the works are finished it is possible again and the bottom field is always a safe bet, it drains surprisingly well and was not to waterlogged.
Garmin
Just loops of the Botanic gardens now all the works are finished it is possible again and the bottom field is always a safe bet, it drains surprisingly well and was not to waterlogged.
Garmin
Friday, 16 November 2012
11.6m lost behind the airport
It was cold and cloudy and I thought the reverse Webster uni loop would be fun.
A blue topped guy over took me by following the dual carriage way instead of my nice trails. When our routes rejoined he was a fair bit ahead.
I decided to follow the route as far as the château. Then I thought I could do part of the route Laurence showed me. That seemed like a good plan to add a couple of km onto the loop.
I quickly had no idea where I was, so cut back and was certain that I was heading back to the woods to take me back to my airport hill loop.
I saw a path I thought would get me back to the railway, but pushed on sure there was another. Followed the road then some trail and was sure the parcours vita was the one in the woods I know. I was very wrong.
I followed the trail up and on, past an industrial compost site and now the aircraft appearing out of the fog above me were only a few metres above my head. Surely I'd get to my crossing over the motorway soon. I crossed under a tunnel and followed some more trails. Lost. Very lost.
Crossing with France, Coppet, geneva and geneva indicated. Went for one geneva and guessed well. One sign read geneva 9km. I'd already run 11. Eek. Finally a sign for Pregny-Chambesy and I was saved - 5km out and I could see the airport corner where I could cross and the motorway bridge. Very very confused. And very tired.
Had done 19km by the time I got back to the office. Ops.
Looking at the map, I could have turned at 7km and been ok. I could also have gone straight on at 7.5km and been ok too. The tour of Colly-Bossy was also completely uncalled for.
Garmin
A blue topped guy over took me by following the dual carriage way instead of my nice trails. When our routes rejoined he was a fair bit ahead.
I decided to follow the route as far as the château. Then I thought I could do part of the route Laurence showed me. That seemed like a good plan to add a couple of km onto the loop.
I quickly had no idea where I was, so cut back and was certain that I was heading back to the woods to take me back to my airport hill loop.
I saw a path I thought would get me back to the railway, but pushed on sure there was another. Followed the road then some trail and was sure the parcours vita was the one in the woods I know. I was very wrong.
I followed the trail up and on, past an industrial compost site and now the aircraft appearing out of the fog above me were only a few metres above my head. Surely I'd get to my crossing over the motorway soon. I crossed under a tunnel and followed some more trails. Lost. Very lost.
Crossing with France, Coppet, geneva and geneva indicated. Went for one geneva and guessed well. One sign read geneva 9km. I'd already run 11. Eek. Finally a sign for Pregny-Chambesy and I was saved - 5km out and I could see the airport corner where I could cross and the motorway bridge. Very very confused. And very tired.
Had done 19km by the time I got back to the office. Ops.
Looking at the map, I could have turned at 7km and been ok. I could also have gone straight on at 7.5km and been ok too. The tour of Colly-Bossy was also completely uncalled for.
Garmin
Thursday, 15 November 2012
4m Mini Foulee Glandoise
Easy run with the Mini Foulee. Only Paul, me and two other kids were up for the climb to the church in Luins. It is a 100m up and spooking in the fog and light rain.
One of the kids went over on his ankle, which slowed us down a bit on the way back, but he was ok which is the main thing.
Garmin
One of the kids went over on his ankle, which slowed us down a bit on the way back, but he was ok which is the main thing.
Garmin
Monday, 12 November 2012
7m Escalade Route with Tenke
Another nice day today, following a washout weekend.
I watch the star wars movies 1, 2 and 3 back to back with twenty dads and boys on Sat so was zonked all day Sunday and did another zero mile weekend.
Went out to meet Tenke lake side and was a shade late so I caught a glimpse of her, ran through the traffic to get lakeside and tried to catch her up as she lolloped along the lake side. I followed for a bit but I was not warmed up and she is very fast so I stopped and shouted.
By this time I was bent over double in an exhausted mess.
Tenke wanted to run the route of the Escalade so we did. I've never done it as I don't like loops and hills. I also found that don't like cobbles and really really can't be doing with all the hills and twists.
It's the Course du Duc for me!
Garmin
I watch the star wars movies 1, 2 and 3 back to back with twenty dads and boys on Sat so was zonked all day Sunday and did another zero mile weekend.
Went out to meet Tenke lake side and was a shade late so I caught a glimpse of her, ran through the traffic to get lakeside and tried to catch her up as she lolloped along the lake side. I followed for a bit but I was not warmed up and she is very fast so I stopped and shouted.
By this time I was bent over double in an exhausted mess.
Tenke wanted to run the route of the Escalade so we did. I've never done it as I don't like loops and hills. I also found that don't like cobbles and really really can't be doing with all the hills and twists.
It's the Course du Duc for me!
Garmin
Friday, 9 November 2012
8m Webster Uni Route with Pierro
Very sunny day and with my kit on my shoulder I wondered by Pierro's desk to ask if he wanted to run and he was up for it right now.
He wanted to do the Webster uni route so that was fine. As usual I tried hard to keep him talking about the NY marathon that did not happen and his elite mates he met there.
At 8.5km the great man admitted a school boy error. He needed a dump, fast. So he could no longer go as slowly as I was running, 7:30 minute miles, or 4:40 minute kms, so he shot off at a blistering pace. After a while I saw him scrambling down an embankment into some woods. I kicked for home. Great feeling to be running in front of the great man. That kept me going through the last few km, thinking of him behind me.
I had to go get some lunch, so he made back to the changing rooms before me, but he did not pass me running. Very amusing to be just for once ahead!
Garmin
He wanted to do the Webster uni route so that was fine. As usual I tried hard to keep him talking about the NY marathon that did not happen and his elite mates he met there.
At 8.5km the great man admitted a school boy error. He needed a dump, fast. So he could no longer go as slowly as I was running, 7:30 minute miles, or 4:40 minute kms, so he shot off at a blistering pace. After a while I saw him scrambling down an embankment into some woods. I kicked for home. Great feeling to be running in front of the great man. That kept me going through the last few km, thinking of him behind me.
I had to go get some lunch, so he made back to the changing rooms before me, but he did not pass me running. Very amusing to be just for once ahead!
Garmin
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