CR 7th May 09

[Marky Mark]

Turned up a bit late so not suprised that the headcount for this CR was = 1. ME

Where do I start? oh yeah, my house.

Home to Charlwood pins cafe
I spent a lot of time up the front! just my luck with a strong head wind coming up from the SW at approx 13 mph.
Could of done with some help at the front so I done a mini Chain-gang with me at the front then I took over then done some more sessions at the front, that wind was hard work.
Scary stuff on the new road surface of loose stones past Reigate.
Distance 24.03 miles
Time 1h 20m 29s
Av Speed 17.91 mph
Av HR 153 bpm
Max Speed 38.86 mph
Max HR 168 bpm

Charlwood Cafe
The last slice of chocolate cake and fresh orange juice
Time 4m 54s done

Cafe to Purley Tesco (had to overtake a coach in the lanes, he was only doing 25 )
Distance 17.02 miles
Time 52m 11s
Av Speed 19.7 mph Who's the daddy?
AV HR 155 bpm
Max Speed 38.84 mph
Max HR 172 bpm

Tesco to Home (uphill)
Distance 1.33 miles
Time 6m 59s
Av Speed 11.39 mph
AV HR 158 bpm
Max Speed 17.5 mph
Max HR 169 bpm

In other words 42.38 miles in 2h 24m 30s on my own, I'm well happy with that ride.

And no Sean I'm not doing the 20's this Saturday CR
Minor discomfort in knees now but not bad enough to moan about.

I can't tell you how happy I am with that ride.......

Your ever loving, getting fitter, Marky Mark

[Michelle]

Lush!

Well done, me old 15's mate. You'll be in the 20's soon enough, alone with Chloe, the rate she's going!!!!

[Marky Mark]

[quote="Michelle"]Lush!

Well done, me old 15's mate. You'll be in the 20's soon enough, alone with Chloe, the rate she's going!!!!

[Rob Q]

Great effort matey, its a shame I couldnt join you, but something called work got in the way . Its gotta be the shoes

[Marky Mark]

[quote="Rob Quinn"]Great effort matey, its a shame I couldnt join you, but something called work got in the way . Its gotta be the shoes

[Andrew G]

Excellent stuff Marky, I bet that grin on your face is even bigger than normal. Couldn't be happier for you.

[Antloony]

well done Mark, I take my hat off to you and congratulate you on all your hard work and training, really paying off now. Hopefully see you in a faster group soon and perhaps throwing yourself into a 4ths race.

[Marky Mark]

Thanks for ALL of your support.

My thanks for improving so much go to the following people and groups....

The friendly start last year I had in the JFF and 15's which got me hooked to the wonderful Addiscombe, the silly runs down to Brighton pusshing me to the limit (bonking), Amys long runs, Robh's testing and advice, Rob Quinns secret midweek should of been working runs, my Lactate Balance Point riding partners including Michelle, Marco etc, mountain biking with Aodan, Sean for the banter, Joyce (my new mum), Smiley John C for getting me up Dithling for the first time, the farting Pilates classes, John the old'n for so much advice, Andrew the umpalumpa, the whole bloody lot of you.

And as for racing.... watch this space