So now my training is back on schedule i have started training with Todmorden Harriers again, they have a "bat" run on Wednesday evenings starting from a different pub each month. Non members are welcome and there is no charge for the privilege.
The "bat" runs are named so because they are night runs with a head torch, they usually involve running over the moors around Calderdale for about an hour before retiring to the pub for food and beer. Wednesday this week was an hour and a half with very boggy trails and some great ascents, its been such a long time since i trained with Toddies and i don't know why, they are a great bunch of people, very friendly and welcoming. I will definitely be renewing my membership this year.
I used my La Sportiva trainers which have absolutely no cushioning in the soles and had also forgotten my orthotics, so it was a rough ride but the grip on the soles is bloody awesome so they were probably ideal.
Eska (my Welsh Collie dog) came with me as the club welcomes dog as well as humans, although they do prefer dogs to be joined by their human. She was absolutely caked in mud at the end but i'm sure she felt it was worth it.
My fitness is improving in leaps and bounds now i have given it some focus and it is possible to imagine getting fit enough to take on a couple of big challenges this year. I have the Howarth Hobble in a couple of weeks, if that goes well enter the Fellsman.
Who knows, i may even get fit enough to do some serious challenges.
The "bat" runs are named so because they are night runs with a head torch, they usually involve running over the moors around Calderdale for about an hour before retiring to the pub for food and beer. Wednesday this week was an hour and a half with very boggy trails and some great ascents, its been such a long time since i trained with Toddies and i don't know why, they are a great bunch of people, very friendly and welcoming. I will definitely be renewing my membership this year.
I used my La Sportiva trainers which have absolutely no cushioning in the soles and had also forgotten my orthotics, so it was a rough ride but the grip on the soles is bloody awesome so they were probably ideal.
Eska (my Welsh Collie dog) came with me as the club welcomes dog as well as humans, although they do prefer dogs to be joined by their human. She was absolutely caked in mud at the end but i'm sure she felt it was worth it.
My fitness is improving in leaps and bounds now i have given it some focus and it is possible to imagine getting fit enough to take on a couple of big challenges this year. I have the Howarth Hobble in a couple of weeks, if that goes well enter the Fellsman.
Who knows, i may even get fit enough to do some serious challenges.
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