Starting to think about the time not the distance...
Sep2220098:47 p.m.
As planned, I brought forward my 8-mile run to today and after three 4-milers, I was looking forward to a longer run, only my second of this length. Once again the weather was kind with the sun smiling on me all the way but with just enough breeze to keep me cool. It felt like I was running on a leash for the first 4-5 miles. I was desperate to up the pace and had to keep reminding myself that this was a long slow training run, not a race. In the end, I couldn't help but quicken up the pace just a little for the last 3 miles, completing the run in 1:18:50, about half a minute quicker than my previous effort.
Although I was running at a comfortable pace today, my legs were definitely feeling it towards the end, especially around the feet and ankles. 10 miles is definitely doable but the last two miles will be tough if today is anything to go by. I've been starting to think about what sort of time I might aim for in the GSR. The McMillan Running Calculator reckons I can do it in 1:26:39 if I plug in my PB for 10K - that's 10 miles at 8:40 pace! That seems tough. I think 1:30 is more realistic and if I can get under that, I'll be more than happy!
Enjoy your running!
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markinthepark 'If you can get round 8 miles in training you can easily do 10 in a big race with the help of adrenaline and crowd support, especially if you hold yourself back a bit at the beginning. I did my only 10 miler in a small local race about a year ago and managed 1.26.28. I also recall hitting the 5 mile marker on exactly 45 mins.' added 23rd Sep 2009
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malcolms 'The last mile of the GSR is along the front at Southsea so is very exposed on a windy day! That said, on your form so far with a month to go you'll sail round. Thanks for the comment about evening runs - will look for an estate where I won't get mugged!!' added 23rd Sep 2009
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