
On a warm bright day Sherdley Park was uncharacteristically firm and dry underfoot which led to a much quicker run there than normal. Over six miles (three laps) with constant climb and descent there is little or no time to recovery. Although I was last Harrier in (first time for a while) I did hold off Jack my closest adversary for a second successive race.

Following a track session on Tuesday it was doubtful that I would be racing yesterday at Stafford Common. After the usual two mile warm up and drills coach Sue decided to drop in something new in the terms of plyometrics, namely leg hops. A series of twelve on each leg put my lower back into spasm and after only one 800 metre rep I retired upstairs to the pavilion with the words "I suppose you can't teach an old dog new tricks" ringing in my ears from Sue! where fortunately the club physio was in residence! However some quick work from the physio & more stretching over the next few days and I was ready to get back into action at Stafford.

Weekly mileage 24. Annual mileage 1148. Races 26.
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