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Oct 2007
4:13pm, 27 Oct 2007
2,256 posts
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Kieren
Ah, that kind of makes sense I guess. They do feel good. I think I might even see if I can find a Nike road shoe with that profile as I liked my little jaunt up and down Sweatshop so much
The next question now is what length spikes? They cam with 6mm (I think) and I bought a set of 12mm spikes.
Any tips on matching conditions with spikes or is that something you just have to learn for yourself through trial and error?
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Oct 2007
6:46pm, 27 Oct 2007
1,953 posts
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Good start for the season to me. I ran 5.26 miles (they are never accurate are they  ) in 42.02. The same course took me just under 52 mins last year. My ave pace in pretty much all XC last year was just above 10 min miles and, today, was 8 min miles - although it varied from 5:47 - 9:32. I am happy with that and hope to improve as the season goes on.
One problem I have is with my asthma. Today, there was no respite in undulation and variation in terrain so I could not settle into a breathing rythmn like I do on the road. My breathing felt like the walls of my lungs were bouncing off each other in a very random fashion and my nails were a bit on the bluey purple side at ons stage. I am not really sure what I can do about that. Not a lot really. Still had fun though
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Oct 2007
10:53am, 28 Oct 2007
1,789 posts
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Marts
BS - wow a 10 min improvement thats great and you had fun too. good start to the season then:)
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Oct 2007
3:01pm, 28 Oct 2007
1,961 posts
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Thanks Mats. It was a lot of fun. I am doing an extra race next week. A 3 x 2.5 mile relay at Reigate Priory Park. I am really looking forward to that - nice and short so I can really go all out and see what I cam capable of. XC every week bar one in November
Is anyone else doing the Pirie 10 on December 1st?
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Oct 2007
3:03pm, 28 Oct 2007
1,962 posts
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Marts even - sorry for the typo!
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Oct 2007
4:40pm, 28 Oct 2007
1,793 posts
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Marts
Missed start of my race by 1 minute but at least meant overtook loadsa people:) Finished 34th of 96 and 1st home for club. Ran there and back so could have gone faster.
"nd match in leg next week at harlaxton
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Oct 2007
4:46pm, 28 Oct 2007
1,964 posts
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Well done Marts
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Oct 2007
4:48pm, 28 Oct 2007
1,794 posts
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Marts
Thanks BS. was 1st XC for 3 yrs as been avoiding them since messed up ankle in 2005, but this week and next week are 7-8 miles from home so wanted to support them. Enjoy next week. Haven't done XC relays since did Manc Uni ones in mid 90's
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Oct 2007
10:14am, 29 Oct 2007
61 posts
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Well, I managed to get to Lloyd Park and make my XC debut. Literally bought my spikes (NB RX230) only a few hours beforehand on a rush visit to Run & Become and we got to the race mere minutes before it was due to start. I was pinning my number on as the race organiser was giving instructions. Not ideal conditions really! Found the course a real challenge but pleased with my time (41.27 over 5.25 miles) and looking forward to the rest of the season. Next race is on Wimbledon Common so hopefully a little easier course-wise.
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Oct 2007
10:31am, 29 Oct 2007
1,974 posts
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Well done Motorbreath. Lloyd Park is one of the toughest. There are bigger hills on some of the others but not the continual undulation you get at Lloyd Park.
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