LET THE TRAINING START

The training grounds for the lakeland 50 (photo's taken this afternoon from the top of the foel.)

Yellow snow

The Christmas lifestyle has taken over the Hodgson house over the past week, life has been hectic but we've still managed to fit in some quality runs . I'm looking forward to starting training for the lakeland 50 in January, Ive got some demanding mountain routes planned.

Lakeland 50

Just entered the lakeland 50. I've never been to the lake district before, so i imagine lots of visits to the area. I'll be doing my first run since brecon tomorrow, plan is to have some quality running time with jasper on the mountain.

Quick note to daymion, if your reading this, thanks for your help in brecon, all the best in Australia and see you at snowdonia next year.

Beacons Ultra

Managed the 48mile beacon ultra in a time of 11hrs 25Min's. Looking back at the event i think i could have done much better. There were a number of factors that i think hindered my performance they were, nutrition before the event (eat to much), should have taken time off work before the event, should have slept better the night before and possibly trained differently.

I will use the beacons ultra as a learning curve and i will do better next time.

My next event is an summer ultra, possibly the Lakeland 50. Training for my next ultra will be different from the beacons. I will need to concentrate more on diet, running with a pack and time on my feet.

Did i enjoy the beacons ultra? Yes i loved every second. Do i want to do more ultras? Yes i do.