Since struggling on legs 4 & 5 a week last Saturday I have come to realise that I am fit enough to complete the BG, but at my own pace with plenty of carbs & fluid.
Last week I did a couple of easyish runs to recover from the Saturday then last Tues, did Halls Fell, 3 times off the belt. Went up Arthurs Pike on the Wednesday. Nothing Thursday.
Friday I finally tackled broadstand. Having read "Feet in the clouds", Broadstand has become legendary. People fear it? I was glad to final face & climb up that bit of rock. To be honest its a little overhyped. I would feel comfortable soloing it but I am not sure how I would feel with 16hrs or so in my legs. I went up with Bernie with full climbing kit in the bag to protect the climb. It was good to get my hands on the climbing kit & rock again. It was a good reminder that there are other things to do in the Lakes other than run up and down hills.
I couldn't train Saturday or Sunday due to taking my son to a mini rugby tournament on both days.
Yesterday I had only enough spare time to run up & down Halls Fell once.
Today I decided to repeat Halls Fell 3 times again. I was really chuffed with first effort. I got to summit in under 37 mins and down in 16 mins. The second 2 reps (if you can call them that) were slightly slower. Having been up & down 7/8 times in the last 7 days I have begun to get a really good intimate knowledge of the best way down. I can keep mainly to grass & runnable track so hopefully can find my way on the night of the 28th.
I have entered the Annie Waltz this week which I am really up for. My intention last week was to just plod round comfortably. However, after feeling strong today I have decided to go out all guns blazing and go for a good position/time. Will have to see how I feel on Sat morning mind.
Unfortunatley Dave Jacks has had to pull out of his attempt at the BG on 7th May due to his broken arm. I was down to Nav leg 2 for him and then tag along for 3 & 4 to get a really long day out on the fell. Think I am going to still go out and do the 3 legs on the 7th so may need to organise a bit of help and sort out the logistics.
Still feeling confident. Just know I need to keep going and going and going and goi..............................
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