I don't believe that we're almost half way through August. And busy have I been up to now. First - Tatry Tour 100km race - done! I was pretty unsure about my cycling prior to the race having almost no training up to it. Plus, this 100km would be my longest ride ever! But I did it and enjoyed it a lot. It was a bit discouraging when I discovered that I'd be one of the last finishers of the race. But somehow I didn't let me bother that (besides I was one of 9 women doing the race - out of approx 170 competitors), and just enjoyed the ride. The views were amazing, road perfect, climbs just a bit challenging, but in a good way.
After TT, we spent a few days in Zakopane, and did some training there as well. A few nice hikes, bike rides and one very hilly run. Then, of course, U2 concert (amazing!) and the last 2 days we spent near Zywiec. There again - nice hilly bike ride.
So, now we're back and in full training mode. The past week was a bit easier since we ran Radzymin halfmarathon yesterday. Finished in 1:52. Just less then a minute off my PB. Would have hit a PB was it not for some stomach cramps I got in the last 4km of the race. Either way, it was a great race, very nicely organised and a nice, flat course. Good running experience. Even though my time hasn't improved by much, I did notice how much I've improved since March (Warsaw Half). I finished this race with very little soreness nor do I have any now. So, this week back to speed work. Hoping to make the 25km on Saturday in Powsin.
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