Best I’ve felt in a very long time during a race, so thank you. I feel like the build up to the week was perfect with the easy runs, makes me think previously I was probably going into races not feeling anywhere near fresh. Plus the specific exercises have helped for sure as my legs didn’t feel fatigued at all.
Last hill was a burner but felt strong still just heart rate was high and got to my head a bit. I feel like I lost most time on the downhills to others, I just get a bit worried going too fast downhill and getting injured bit of a physiological thing with the foot maybe. But to do the same average pace as paddock wood half Im really pleased with that and felt like I have more to give to be honest. I think I also need to improve somehow on recovery after the hills but that was much better today. 2024 time – 1:25:20 so a huge course PB and I enjoyed it this time 😃💪
New max HR 208 so I was defo pushing 😅
So pleased to read this feedback. Preparation is huge and why my pts system works so well, because it factors in just how demanding a race like this is, so the build up will be much lighter. I get the impression you might not realise how good you can be, but that will happen naturally with the right training routine, so let’s enjoy the journey and just see what happens. Downhill running is very much a confidence thing and takes some practice, but it’s good to come away with a fantastic time and equally know there is more there in the future. Fantastic running Cam. Thanks for making me look good as well 😂