Improving 10k with regular training

[MMS]

Hi Coach,

I ran the half marathon in 1h51 but wanted 1h45. It was a good result and I just wanted a better finish. Happy to finish this race and likely to run another one, maybe in August.

Everything was excellent until the 12th km. I was very close to the pace I wanted, even after a slow start because of the crowd. Over the following 4km I lost some speed but I was still feeling ok. Then, everything changed on the 16th. I couldn´t keep the pace and I got a blister on my right foot, although I was wearing the same shoes and socks from my previous long runs. The pain increased and I had to walk a little to relieve the pain. Managed an “easy” pace up to the end.

Apr 10th - half marathon

Km|Time|AHR
01|05:27|158
02|05:04|173
03|04:58|177
04|04:51|180
05|05:06|181
06|05:10|181
07|05:00|181
08|04:59|183
09|05:07|182
10|04:55|183
11|05:18|182
12|05:10|183
13|05:17|183
14|05:15|184
15|05:12|183
16|05:20|185
17|05:27|186
18|05:58|185
19|06:19|181
20|05:48|182
21|05:58|185
Tot|01:51:39|181



I´ve been taking care of the blister and it´s a lot better now. I´m planning on running a night 8k race on April 30th. It fits perfectly on a 3-week cycle. Let you know.

Have a nice week!

MMS