2:13:22, 20.5K. Started OK on Vic Rd & kept steady, but really slowed second half and splits are pathetic, warm weather not really an excuse – but most important is to do the distance and accomplished that. Hopefully will reap benefits later. HR 131/150. Activity/17572658
Splits: Vic Rd 31:53, Aberdeen path to reservoir 1:01:36. Pagoda 1:36:31, Gate Pokfulam reservoir 1:57:23.
1:17:10, 10K. Hill running at a steady pace, easy on the flats. Not bad as foirst attempt at such brutal climbing for a few years! Took easy on ascent to High West and even easier descending as I’ve become totally over cautious these days- will have to run that out of the system before KOTH. HR 136/154. Activity/17491175
Splits: Chatham Path 10.22, Barker road 19.52, Peak Station 30.23, Victoria Peak 41.32, Lugard Road 50.12, High West 58.02 (7.50), Harlech Road 1;04.36 (6.35)
1:04:51, 13K. Moderate Pace, Bowen 1st Leg 19.18, 2nd 18.53. Very smooth despite still some stiffness from Sundays Race. Hopefully massive room for improvement – can I go under an hour for this route? HR 142/155. Activity/17410816
Splits: MJ-Bowen 5.39, Bowen 38.11, Escalator 8.58, Pokfield Rd Steps 12.03
Conduit – Hatton – Xylo 3. 55;50, 9.5Km. Legs slightly better but useless up & down hills, expected to be more loose today and a little dissappointed by the pins reaction to Lantau Peaks. Don’t expect to be back to normal unti Sunday at this rate – lack of recent training over suitable terrain to blame I reckon. No matter, will still try to do the Bowen 13 tomorrow. HR 124/143. Activity/17332991
45:30, 6K. Second recovery run – legs even worse than Monday, really slow and just trudged it out in the hope I was doing some benefit – the Lantau peaks are brutal on the legs! HR 111/134. Activity/17223314
38:26, 7K. Recovery run, v. easy pace as legs stiff from Sundays race. HR 126/139. Activity17200664
3:22:10, 20.5K. Result
First race of the season. Started Steady and felt good until the descent from Lantau peak. Lack of endurance training really came to the fore & struggled home for 3Hr 22 mins and 22nd OA. Lots of positives to take from the race and plenty of incentive to pull the finger out & get the fitness back. One thing strange, HR really low throughout, generally 153/4 on uphills, would expect >160!!! – not sure why? HR: 147/161