Long runs versus racing - (30/1)

As mentioned recently my plan this year is to reduce the number of races before FLM which will hopefully improve the quality of the long runs.

Last weekend was the first time I would have normally raced (Northern XC Championships in St Helens), but instead chose to do a 20 mile run with Steve, Lee x 2 and James - it went well with a strong second half to the run.

It did however leave me with a tight left ham string which has meant that Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week has meant no speed work and instead a combination of cardio vascular workouts in the gym, cycling and steady running instead.

Hopefully a massage this afternoon will mean I will be ready for the Alsager 5 mile road race on Sunday which i am hoping to break my five mile PB at (currently 31:14) - although the current weather forecast of sub zero temperatures and snow may put paid to that anyway.