The 1st rule of running club is don't forget your kit, the 2nd rule is well don't forget your kit - so with that in mind I have been trying to get out a little more regularly at work with a couple of the others which is good for a little healthy competition, motivation as well as pushing each other.
All this running combined with some lumpy trail work is starting to take it's toll again as my shins are slowly going again but I think I have been running in my zero cushioning trail shoes too much - in walks the new contender Salomon's CityTrail X-Scream shoes. Allegedly a balance of comfort for the road and grip for the autumn/winter conditions oh yeah and they're bright yellow!!
Whilst they are definitely more cushioned than regular trail runners I'm still to be convinced of their grip properties. Having had them on the autumn trails and muddy river banks I have had several slips on a variety of surfaces from wet tarmac/concrete to boggy conditions. Nonetheless they are bright yellow so I will persevere!
Now for the cycling, or more precisely lack thereof. With motivation always my biggest issue in this discipline I have had to force myself to get out where I can, a couple of 10 mile sprints to work on cadence were about as much as I'd managed. With the sun shining and a training course on I took the opportunity to cycle the trip. A good ride out of a more direct route to make sure I got there on time and all was well, although the weather did look like it was due to close in for the return trip. Course completed and the return trip started well, some greasy conditions after the weather had tried to spoil my fun during the course but generally all was good. An odd 'creak' developed shortly after setting off but I didn't think too much of and plodded onwards. About 2k from home and a constant rubbing sound had also now developed, due to the conditions I put it down to a pad sticking or some debris in the caliper or on the
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And now for the big news - the new project. For those of you that are local to Caton and aware of the annual Gala you may remember many moons ago that as part of the days sports events a fell race took place heading down to the river. Well I am pleased to announce (and be part of) the brainchild of a mate of mine who has proposed the re-introduction of this race to the Gala. Plans are underway to start promoting a 10 mile event for the Gala - the committee like the idea, we have a route and the ball is well and truly rolling. So if you or any of your friends are keen trail, fell or road runners keep your eyes peeled on these sites for upcoming announcements and details of the event:
Oh - and spread the word!!