Coach Ilg always emphasises that specialisation is for insects. Today was a clear cut example of where I agree with him and why I undertake a wide variety of outdoor pursuits. I had not slept well or long enough and when Felix hopped up on the bed for a cuddle and snooze I was seriously tempted to join him.
I finally made it back to my flat having decided to ride to Keswick via the Coach Road and back via the Tour of Blencathra. Setting off into a strong headwind and in the rain and with my knee hurting I just couldn't summon up any enthusiasm for the task at hand. Coach also says that "character is what you are when no-one is around" however I think I am just bored of mountain biking - especially in the North Lakes where I have trained for the last three months. Reflecting on this now I suspect this mental disorder helped cause my crash on the Whinlatter on Thurs as I was trying to "spice up" the ride in order to find something new; it was also probably why I SO enjoyed the ride on the Garburn Pass on Tuesday.
I actually managed to digest this fact quite well; so went home had some lunch and then drove to Keswick with my trail running shoes. The circuit along the railway and then over Latrigg is about 5 miles and having danced round in 50mins I am not 100% convinced that trail shoes were the correct choice - with a very steep and muddy descent. Having said that, running along the old railway in fell shoes would not be ideal either - maybe I should take both pairs!!
Anyway; felt a lot better for the run and now have a quiet day tomorrow when I collect Gill and then will do it all again on Monday - I fancy a long fell run to be honest or some time on the road bike - although the weather forecast is not great, typical bank holiday weather.
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