It was day out time for Steve Clough and I this morning as we went off up the A1 for the 5th Marholm Sportive. A small but popular event based at a small village just north of Peterborough. The event sold out with 400 entrants taking part over 50, 70 and 100 mile routes. Steve and I elected to do the 70 mile route.
When we arrived it was a very pleasant morning, apart from a brisk wind from the West. The dry weather and the sunshine were welcome but the wind, especially from that direction really was not! The route map made it clear that nearly all of the first half of the ride would be into the wind. Sadly this proved to be the case and much of the first half was something of a leg sapping slog.
After 40 miles we finally turned southward and were no longer riding into a headwind. This was welcome but sadly the two biggest and longest hills were between 40 and 50 miles.
The route guide suggested that the climbing involved was about 2,200 feet. This must have been a ploy to get people to enter as my Garmin tells me it was actually over 3,200 feet, as my legs are happy to testify.
Whilst this all sounds rather depressing it really wasn't but it was good to finally get a shift on from the second feed station at 51 miles. Despite tired legs we were largely heading downwind and we were regularly hitting well over 20 mph on flat sections.
In the end we were both very pleased to get back to the village hall for free home made cakes and tea/coffee and also very pleased to finish the 71.5 miles in a riding time of 4 hours 20 minutes and an average speed of 16.5mph.
Oh, and I should also mention that this was Steve's longest ever bike ride by over 11 miles.
Chris
Sunday, 17 May 2015
Bedford Parkrun - 16 May 2015
Yesterday was a very pleasant day out in Bedford Park and it appears 341 runners agreed. This is is a record turnout for Bedford Parkrun and we had 2 Olympians in the field as well as Martin and Liz Yelling were running.
Martin (a double Olympian steeplechaser) finished in second place in a time of 18.28, which doesn't sound that great until you discover he was pushing a child in a buggy! Liz finished not far behind in 10th place a time of 19.12.
WE had 3 Flitwick Tri runners in the field and Les Potts and Pete Jones were also there as volunteers.
Our times were:
Ellen Wright 286th in 33.04
Chris Wright 287th in 33.17
Sian Jones 319th in 38.09
Well done all.
Martin (a double Olympian steeplechaser) finished in second place in a time of 18.28, which doesn't sound that great until you discover he was pushing a child in a buggy! Liz finished not far behind in 10th place a time of 19.12.
WE had 3 Flitwick Tri runners in the field and Les Potts and Pete Jones were also there as volunteers.
Our times were:
Ellen Wright 286th in 33.04
Chris Wright 287th in 33.17
Sian Jones 319th in 38.09
Well done all.
Saturday, 2 May 2015
Luton Wardown Parkrun - 02/05/15
The Jones family had a day out at the Luton Wardown Parkrun this morning. This means Pete has taken part in all 3 of Luton Wardown Parkruns and for the second week running he has had a PB.
There were 175 people taking part and the Jones family's results were:
Pete Jones 58th in 25.30
Fiona Jones 79th in 27.37
Sian Jones 159th in 36.58
There were 175 people taking part and the Jones family's results were:
Pete Jones 58th in 25.30
Fiona Jones 79th in 27.37
Sian Jones 159th in 36.58
Bedford Parkrun - 02.05.15
This morning Ellen came with me to Bedford Parkrun as she has decided to take part in the Race For Life in the summer.
As it turned out it was the 200th Bedford Parkrun so there were lots of runners in fancy dress and goodies at the end. There was also a very good turnout with 313 runners taking part.
I ran with Ellen and she managed to finish in 276th place in a time of 33.42 with me just behind in 277th place in a time of 33.29.
Chris
As it turned out it was the 200th Bedford Parkrun so there were lots of runners in fancy dress and goodies at the end. There was also a very good turnout with 313 runners taking part.
I ran with Ellen and she managed to finish in 276th place in a time of 33.42 with me just behind in 277th place in a time of 33.29.
Chris
Wednesday, 29 April 2015
Ridge Off Roader - 26.04.15
Hi Folks
On Sunday morning Les and I went over to a place called Bledlow Ridge to run in the Ridge Off Roader trail run. There were 2 available distances for adults 10k and 6.2k. As the name suggest the trail run ventures up and down hills and along ridges. On this first attempt I am very glad we opted for the shorter distance.
At about 2k I was faced with what appeared to be the side of a mountain! Like lemmings we traipsed upwards and it beat me....It was difficult to over take people on the track but even so my legs were screaming.
Once up onto the ridge it was a lovely run through woodlands and meadows with views on both sides but having taken the shorter loop and heading back I know the village we started from was on top of the hill.. beaten again and with aching legs I was about to reach the top when the leaders on the 10k race overtook me. Now that really hurt!
Having finished the race we enjoyed a nice breakfast / sausage bap whilst waiting for my friend Colin from work to finish.
The race is hosted by the primary school to raise funds and I would recommend it as it was a lot of fun. Though next time hill training prior to the event will be in order.
In the 6.5k race Les Potts achieved 10th place in 38:24, I came in 17th in 41:44 with Colin fishing in about 44 minutes.
I am seriously going to go back and BEAT those hills! If anyone fancies a real challenge feel free to join me next year.
Pete Jones
Sunday, 19 April 2015
Flitwick 10K - 19.04.15
Once again our local race came round and this year we had cool and grey conditions with a light wind. we had a good turnout with 8 FlitwickTri runners in the field of 703 runners. we even found time during the build up for a team photo.
As those that have run the race will know it is an undulating course (i.e. hilly) and is not usually a PB course. It is even more impressive then that Fiona, Sian and Les all managed 10K PBs.
Our times were:
Chris Wright 142nd in 45.33
Liam Ko 239th in 48.58
Les Potts 294th in 50.42
Pete Jones 462nd in 56.12
Fiona Jones 499th in 57.58
Sarah Eke 653rd in 1.07.06
Jason Murphy 682nd in 1.11.18
Sian Jones 700th in 1.19.47
Well done all.
Chris
As those that have run the race will know it is an undulating course (i.e. hilly) and is not usually a PB course. It is even more impressive then that Fiona, Sian and Les all managed 10K PBs.
Our times were:
Chris Wright 142nd in 45.33
Liam Ko 239th in 48.58
Les Potts 294th in 50.42
Pete Jones 462nd in 56.12
Fiona Jones 499th in 57.58
Sarah Eke 653rd in 1.07.06
Jason Murphy 682nd in 1.11.18
Sian Jones 700th in 1.19.47
Well done all.
Chris
Saturday, 18 April 2015
Luton Wardown Parkrun - 18.04.15
This morning Pete and I went over to Luton for the very first Luton Wardown Parkrun. There was a good turnout of 197 runners and lots of volunteers in evidence.
The route was 3.5 laps of the park going around the pond and then round the back of the museum and back to the other end of the lake to start another lap. A largely flat lap with just one small uphill section across a grass area.
Both Pete and I were taking it easy ahead of the Flitwick 10K on Sunday so times were a bit down on usual pace but both were technically PBs.
The times were:
Chris Wright 52nd in 24.07
Pete Jones 110th in 27.16
Chris
The route was 3.5 laps of the park going around the pond and then round the back of the museum and back to the other end of the lake to start another lap. A largely flat lap with just one small uphill section across a grass area.
Both Pete and I were taking it easy ahead of the Flitwick 10K on Sunday so times were a bit down on usual pace but both were technically PBs.
The times were:
Chris Wright 52nd in 24.07
Pete Jones 110th in 27.16
Chris
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