Archive for July, 2007
After yesterday’s karstastic a…
Monday, July 30th, 2007After yesterday’s karstastic area - my best run this week - today was a plod thru thick muddy forest in heavy rain. Feels like home…
Very hot today - 33c, and 2pm …
Saturday, July 28th, 2007Very hot today - 33c, and 2pm start. Running in karst terrain. 38 min for 3.6km - 4 min mistake but still best result. Now a bit sunburnt.
Today was hot but nicer - runn…
Friday, July 27th, 2007Today was hot but nicer - running in alpine meadows. 58min for 5.8km/260m. Currently being accosted by accordian players outside the chalet.
Five star physical terrain tod…
Thursday, July 26th, 2007Five star physical terrain today, very tough going. 103 min for 6.3km/520m - not too bad. The cows here really do have cowbells!
Now moved in to very rustic ch…
Wednesday, July 25th, 2007Now moved in to very rustic chalet in Vransko, near Velenje. Exciting drive on narrow road with hairpin bends over Alpine pass in darkness.
Enjoying an icecream above a w…
Wednesday, July 25th, 2007Enjoying an icecream above a waterfall at the Vintgar Gorge near Lake Bled. Great view of some Alpine peaks. Warm in the sunshine.
Paul gets his Slovenian holida…
Tuesday, July 24th, 2007Paul gets his Slovenian holiday off to an interesting start by buying Slovakian currency at the Travelex…
Have euros, have suncream, hav…
Tuesday, July 24th, 2007Have euros, have suncream, have running shoes, have GPS. Think I’m good to go. Will be on alpine meadows in 48 hours - can’t wait.
Holiday
Monday, July 23rd, 2007My race itinerary for the next fortnight:
26 July, 12:58 - M21A, Velika Planina North, Slovenia.
27 July, 12:38 - M21A, Velika Planina South, Slovenia.
28 July, 13:56 - M21A, Letus, Slovenia.
29 July, 12:48 - M21A, Zavodice, Slovenia.
30 July, 10:24 - M21A, Ticjak, Slovenia.
1 Aug, 19:15 - Clued-O, Sheen Common, London.
5 Aug, 12:45 - M21S, Alvie, Scotland.
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Race 16: Nonsuch Park
Sunday, July 22nd, 2007The sixteenth and last of my preparatory races before the OO Cup and the Scottish 6 Days. This was a “Frolics” race put on by Mole Valley at Nonsuch Park in south-west London - I was running for SLOW and will have hopefully counted for the team for the Frolics trophy.
See my Attackpoint log for [...]