2009 the re-think?
Posted in TrainingThe last two nights I have finally managed to get running again. A small step to getting fit again after a few very patchy months. I realise I have a fair bit to get back to where I used to be back in Autum. I also realise I should have got myself sorted a LOT sooner. It is a stupid thing to do to continue running when injured, but when running is such fun and quite important to my wellbeing, it is hard to tell yourself you need to stop.
This gap since pretty much Mid November, with the odd race to “test my foot” (Another stupid thing to do) and no training has meant I have managed to look at my season goals and make a few adjustments.
Main thing is no Bob Graham round in 2009. Was planning on the 5th June as it is my birthday that day, it falls on a full moon and is in the height of summer. It seemed too good an opportunity to pass up. Now I think I will give it a miss. I don’t want to rush it. I want a long build up and to enjoy the whole experience. Not cram in a load of training and just end up injured again right before summer. So plans are afoot for a 2010 BG but there may be some other runs in the meantime worth reading about. Also means I am free for recce’s and support for anyone interested in a bag carrier?
The lack of a Bob Graham free’s up a massive chunk of my year and given me the chance to be a bit more varied in my events.Something missing last year.
Some of my favorite races are now free for me to do! So the first thing I can now do is the Lakeland Classics series again! I have entered Wasdale and Langdale as it is English Champs races and I will do Duddon and Ennerdale to qualify.
I will also spend some of those planned Bob Graham recce weekends doing adventure racing or mountain biking. I have a few pencilled in already as well so should be good. I will also be spending a few weekends either running or biking or both, with wild camps in our national parks generally having fun and taking in the views with friends.
I will try to do the Runfurther series, albeit without the Fellsman as a friend is coming over from New Zealand that weekend. Mates come before a run! I will also partake in the club championships. First race of 09 ebing Noonstones next week. My first race back (hopefully)
All in all, despite putting my big goal to one side for a full year, I am looking forward to this year! I actually think I am looking forward to it more now than I was before. Without the BG training shadow looming over me, without the recce, recce, recce mentality getting in there, basically without Bob Graham I can relax and enjoy the build up to June 2010.
February 19th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
sounds like you’re more than making up for it! you’ll be super fit b 2010. i’m planning on a full bg recce in the middle of may 2.5days with a bivi-just so i know the route. i’ll give you a shout nearer the time
February 19th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
How spooky? I was just reading your blog as well. 23rd / 24th May? BG Recce and bivi should be fine. Just let me know. Any other dates could be a struggle.
Only going to be fit if I can get some good periods of consistent training. Going to go with less is more and just enjoy this year. I have a good feeling about it.