Kit Stuff!

 Random update on kit I like:

Nike Alphafly 1 bargain under £100!  Not many of these rare version left to buy now but these are thought to be the best version of the original super shoes. Crazy prices if you commit to full price. 

Ben Parkes Legend run cap. An awesome cap for running. Well ventilated and incredibly lightweight

Off to the European Duathlon Champs representing the GB Age Group team in June 😎. Need the official kit and thanks to my great employer Leidos for some sponsorship by assisting with recent entry ands kit purchase!

Oulton Park 5K Race

Ok! This race was in 3 March 24 as a fine tuner for the British Duathlon Champs on 24 March. It was a good weather day for the time of year and a decent time on a rolling course. Finishing in 18:03 and second place overall - the fast guys were in other events (!) - I was pleased with this run. 

Another Blog Catch-up!

 Yes, another blog void because of the vlog focus. It makes it difficult to keep this narrative historical blog going but I must maintain this record to give me a different medium to look back on. 

So since December then! I’m probably better starting from now and recollecting backwards. My first goal of 2024 was always the British Duathlon Champs At Oulton Park on 24 Mar 24. That was last weekend! I’ll keep it brief as there is a vlog on YouTube. 

I’d hope for. Podium or even a win. Result: 4th. Doh🤨. I had the fastest runs in my cat but my bike (in my eyes) let me down. My first run of 8.6 k was 32:05 at 3:46 pace. Bike 1:06:05. Second run 16:28 at 3:58 pace. I was 18 seconds off 2nd place. But reflecting, I couldn’t have gone quicker anywhere. I really pushed to the limit. Worryingly, I seem to have picked up some foot arch problems over the last few weeks. I’m managing this but the morning of the race my right arch really took my race focus away as I didn’t think I’d even make the start line. Anyway, a few pics to remember the race day.