Vuelta de La Ria - Betanzos 1/2 30/5/04

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Here we go then. My next challenge. 1hr 25m is what I want. I've got a month to prepare, the ankle is feeling alot better, although there are twinges when I push a bit.

I went for 13.5 km this morning, fitness is still a problem, perhaps there was too much empanada in the two weeks off. I think I can start to build up the mileage again, slowly. For a half marathon I will not need so many miles, I reckon I can keep it aroung 35 per week, including a couple of speed sessions.

On the way to Betanzos there are 3 more halves that I intend to do for the fun of it. The first will be Pontevedra on 2nd May, then Ferrerúa on 9th, then there is one in Vigo on 23rd.

Of these I have done Ferrerúa before, 1h46m was my time. This was the race with octopus, barbequed ribs and ribeiro wine for the competitors last year, so I have to do it again.