Winter, at its absolute finest

Snowy slushy mix

Loosener with some sprints and strides

Chilly loosener

Kicking-off the 2026 running in style with Tim

Good to get out and break away from being static at the home desk, however I must say away from the roads (i.e. on the pavements and paths) I'd probably term it the most vile underfoot conditions that exist, like a firm slush with patches of ice. Incredibly slippery in the Speedcross shoes, and probably any shoes for that matter, had to especially watch my footing dropping down onto the trail at the start. Initially planned a trail and Hayfield loop with Sitch and Aspenshaw to finish, but decided to just stick to where I could actually run on the road. Given Aspenshaw Road by Thornsett School was fine with the snow cleared, decided to do some sprints and strides, however not an official speed session given my footwear, tight leggings, wonky headtorch, sleety snow in my face and lingering sore throat😅. Nontheless, felt a lot better than expected when I got going and ended up doing 4x 400m sprints, 6x 100m sprints and finishing with a 200m sprint. Blown away by the pace really considering I wasn't even in my road shoes, don't think my shins will thank me though😂. Sometimes you just never know, and as a bonus, not one car passed me! Went back the same way feeling much more warmed up and in a better rhythm, doing the smallest extension via Torr Top equine and the park... that bit off the road was sketchy enough🤣. A good outing with an unexpected twist, this winter's certainly becoming an interesting one in terms of weather.

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Winter, at its absolute finest

Snowy slushy mix

Loosener with some sprints and strides

Chilly loosener

Kicking-off the 2026 running in style with Tim

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