Upping The Miles

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Really looking forward to the running season getting underway.Ive been adding a bit of speedwork to my strength training at the Gym and Hill work and im starting to get back into reasonable shape after my shocking winter.I done a 7 mile trail race in county Durham coming fourth on sunday and although i finished 4th i was reaonably pleased to beat Joe Blackett.Monday (having been on a booze up sunday!!)i done 19 miles total in 2 runs and on the evening i done a 2 mile pace run doing 10.46 which i was hoping to do sub 10.40 but i felt comfortable enough.Tonight ive got the Blyth Winter Series (2.5 mile handicap0 and i start off with Andrew Henderson which is great as we can help each other run quick.

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