Another promo event on the Thursday Night

One of my first Thursday Night Hill trainings was a Hoka promo event. We got to try out some Hoka’s on the local trails. I quite liked them! And I have a pair now myself. And there would be another event like that; this time with both trail shoes (from Altra) and head torches (from Silva), again in Crib Goch in Llanberis. 

In the shop we got our shoes and torches. They both felt good. And then we were off. We hadn’t been on the trails for ages! But I had opted for the brighter of the two torches on offer, so I could see where I was going really well. And since Moel Eilio and its aftermath I was a bit apprehensive about nighttime trail running, but we headed for pretty decent trails, north of the lake.

It was a stunning evening! We first had some last twilight, and later on an almost-full moon. And the trails were beautiful. 

My snazzy shoes

Purple evening light

Last twilight

The moon (and my Silva) taking over 

Night over Llanberis 

Moon has the hills to itself 

We didn’t run anywhere as far as we normally do, but that was ok. We got some good ascent in for an only 8km run! And then we went back to the shop. And there were even pizza’s and drinks waiting for us. I didn't have a drink, as the beer had alcohol in it and I wasn't up for a sugary soft drink, but I did help myself to some pizza. It was quite nice!

So what did I think of shoes and torch? The shoes were alright, but I am probably not due another pair in years. And the torch was lovely, but also cost an arm and a leg. So if I would make running in the dark a serious hobby I would probably go for it, but for now I pretty much only run in the dark on the Thursday night. And the head torches I already have will do for that. But it was a nice night!