Saturday 8th July 2023 The sirens are screaming, and the fires are howling

alehouse

Morning!

Lyrics: The sirens are screaming, and the fires are howling
Way down in the valley tonight

Another creature!

Yesterday's: The Beatles with I am the Walrus

What: around 40 minutes

Why: sounds about right!

elspeth fay

Lyrics no.
Currently in two minds about going or not....seems a rather elite field.
Enjoy your rum Ale.

elspeth fay

And maybe run before rum!

alehouse

Morning again!

Not keen on rum, Els. However other drinks are available.
Hope you get to the event and enjoy it!

What: just over 40 largely off road, and at a slightly faster pace than usual

Why: run to feel 

HazelnutCH

Afternoon

Is your ultra today already Els, sorry I wanted to wish you good luck, hope you do go.

Like the typo, rum goes in rum butter or cake here but not normally in a glass.

40 mins sounds good Ale.

Think you have your 10k tomorrow WP, good luck

What: trundle on the bike in a bit
Why: test my new helmet and running rest day
Last hard: yesterday's hill fartlek, cruised the downs, and worked harder on the ups, all off-road and some traction issues on gravelly pebbles in places
Last rest: today

Lyrics: no

elspeth fay

A good event but I don't think it's for me. Too much time pressure every lap and I stopped after 5, too close to the cut off and didn't help that unsupported runners kept their drinks, snacks etc in a tent where everything was being blown about. The wind was strong up at the top leg as well. Left after a bit of meadering at 7 hours but going back in the morning to help out....provided there are still folk on the course! Not reached ultra distance for me but a good training run I guess!