A 12.03km endurance workout combining roads, canal paths and 40 aqueduct steps. Discover how mixed terrain, varied pacing and aerobic training helped create a challenging and rewarding fitness session.
A peaceful canal walk–run–walk session from Market Drayton to Tyrley Lock shows how enjoyable routes, active recovery, and consistent training can help build fitness while enjoying the outdoors.
This morning’s 11.38 km run followed the road and canal towpath to Tyrley Lock before returning to Market Drayton and finishing with a walking cooldown. Here’s a breakdown of the session, pacing, heart rate, and why consistent training continues to deliver long-term progress.
A 22.52 km walk, jog, walk endurance session around Market Drayton, taking in the Shropshire Union Canal, Adderley and Tyrley Lock. Here’s a breakdown of the route, performance statistics and why long aerobic sessions remain an important part of my training.