3.846% improvement!

Yesterday, with the ground really starting to soften, I thought it was time to give the 'Finisher' another crack. Well the inclines still halted my progress, but managed to shave a hefty 2 minutes off my time. Yes that's right. Two whole minutes! This morning however, I am now feeling the effects of improved athletic performance. Maybe I should have taken an ice bath or something. I won't quibble too much about my lack of mobility this morning, as my return on investment seems to be slightly better than that of the banks!

First Fantasy Farm Five Mile Finisher!

Having banished the Christmas/New Year hangover to the scrapheap, I focussed my mind on the upcoming fitness weekend at my place. With the schedule for the weekend being hectic, it was important to quantify what was needed for the main event.

The ‘five mile finisher’ definitely didn’t fail to live up to its name. With the ground thawing after temperatures down to -10, conditions underfoot were improving, and so at 11:35 today, with breezy but fair weather, I set off to see what it would take...

Well in a nutshell, it required more than I had, but completed the course in 52 minutes. This may sound terrible, but the course is not really an armchair ride. Of the five inclines, I failed to complete any of them without stopping. My calf muscles basically dictated how far I could go on the ascents, and could only endure so much!

With 12 days to go until the Fantasy Farm Fitness Challenge, my appetite has certainly been moistened. The events are being fine tuned, and I am looking forward to the tests it brings people individually and collectively. By my experiences today, I certainly need to be doing more hard training leading up to this event, and if any of the Everest team is reading this. Work yourself, it’s gonna be tough! The ‘Grim Challenge’ at Aldershot did not force me to stop, and that was 3 miles longer!

Revitalise!

Wow, its been one hell of a festive season!

'A vivid snapshot of the great day'

Bouncing from presents to mulled wine to cashews they were mine.
From goose to roasts with gravy and toasts.
My pudding ala cream, my eyes, a little large it did seem!

Rolling onto sloe gin and mince pies, i did ignore my greedy eyes!
More cheese and wine, the day was going fine.
Until the games did commence, i passed out. Families are all too intense!


Belated Happy Christmas and New Year to all.


Sadly we have to wipe the slate clean, and start the new year fresh and ready!

Training has started again, and feel like i'm dragging all of Christmas round with me, but fear not, one weeks mind over matter, and i'll have forgotten all about hangovers, rough homemade cider, and reheated turkey.

Went for a run round home today, and the nostrels aren't too keen on this cold weather. Its supposed to be -9 tonight, so they better get used to it. Really looking forward to the challenge that lies ahead, and hopefully will keep you posted a little more often from now on in.