Run: slow but satisfying

After some deliberation decided to run to St Agnes and back this morning - returning along the cliffs. I had thought about running toward's Holywell Bay so I could have a James Bond 'theme' to today (off to see Quantum of Solace this evening and a scene of Die Another Day was filmed at Holywell Bay). In the end the allure of the cliff path between St Agnes and Perranporth won.
Wore my Walsh's. Terrain was not ideal: I am concious that any running on roads may damage/ wear down the 'spikes'.

Started sluggish but felt good at the end (but isn't that always the way!). Took 1 hour 45 minutes: about 15 minutes slower than I would liked but this was the first time I had run that far since probably May/ June.

Shoes = superb (bit of discomfort on ball of right foot when on road but this disappeared towards the end).

Have mapped out a exercise regime to experiment with over the next 2 weeks:

• Monday: Cycle + Run (beach)


• Tuesday: Swim or 5-aside


• Wednesday: Swim + Cycle


• Thursday: Cycle + Run


• Friday: Swim


• Saturday: Cycle (with Perranporth Posse)


• Sunday: Swim (and Run?)

Aim for next few weeks is to do the least equivalent of 1/2 ironman each week - 80 lengths swim + 56 miles on the bike + 13 miles of running. (this is not based on any scientific rationale - I have various books that I should refer to in putting together a 'training plan')

P.S. When looking for a picture to accompany this blog I came across the Cornwall County Council website which nicely describes the coast path. Not sure about the distance they give of 4 miles though! (I always thought it was further...)