Another good base week with over 30 plus miles added, and with no races this week it was a mix of steady running plus a couple of faster interval sessions and a great hill run over the local Langley 7 road course on a glorious sunny bright but very cold day, which offered great views to the Peak District above and the Cheshire Plain far below.
However the highlight of the week didn't surround me but in supporting my 15 year old son Matt in the annual Vault Manchester polevault event held at Sportcity (site of the Manchester Commonwealth Games and home to the famous "B of the Bang" art sculpture inspired by Linford Christie's comment about getting the best start in the 100m ), and giving vaulters whatever their standard the opportunity to compete with other athletes from around the country, whilst at the same time getting to watch later in the day some of the best polevaulters in the world, both in the warmup area and from very close in during the competition. Matt had a great competition finishing seventh in his age group but more importantly increasing his PB by 12cm to 2.82m. Just to be a spectator was great and really emphasised what a fantastic sport athletics in all its forms can be.
Next weekend it's back to cross country for me and as I sit typing this I can hear the rain belting down outside and ensuring another long afternoon out in the mud!
I am also a runner but just for the last year. I have started real late with 35 years old. Last year I did the half marathon but did not train properly. I am now going to small distance competitions but I usually finish almost the last one. It is a pleasure to konw you.
ReplyDeleteRegards from Spain.