So, now that the sun has finally gone and the temperatures have dropped to what they should be in October I headed out before it got too dark. and of course, had to pull out the long sleeved running top for the first time!
It was quite comforting to see so many runners out this evening in comparison to the couples and families giving me the strange looks. Instead of the usual 2 minute warm up walk I got straight into it, as I would when i'll be running in the half marathon.
It didn't seem to make too much of a difference, which is great news. Stopped for 30seconds to catch my breath as I could tell i was running faster due to my excessive panting but then got right back on it.
I'm looking forward to comparing next years training records to this year to see if and how much progress has been made! There has certainly been an improvement on last years training... Let's just hope it makes a difference on the big day!
Next training session is planned for Thursday evening followed b some big runs on Saturday and Sunday... My last big runs before the main event!
Here are today's results:
Distance: 5.10mi
Time: 00:57:48
Pace: 11:20min/mi
Speed: 5.29mi/h
Probably my fastest run to date for that type of distance! If I can sort out my breathing, might be able to sustain the speed for the bigger distances!
This time is 6.5minutes faster than the last time I did this route back at the end of August.... That is he'll of a time even if I say so myself! :-). If I'd gone this speed during the 10k I would have come in under 1hr 10mins.... Think it might have something to do with high carb lunch I had at the Dragon Hotel today!
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