12-05-2014, 03:23 PM
Hi The Ed
How am I feeling?
On the positive side I enjoyed the run itself, felt much more 'in control' if that makes sense and was very happy with my resultant consistent pace. I was also pleased to finish strongly with a faster second 5K and the last 2 Km as my fastest splits suggesting I'm getting stronger. Only a couple of other runners passed me in the last 3K while I must have passed 15 - 20 and that felt good.
On the downside I was disappointed with the time. I knew I wouldn't get a new PB each race, but I felt faster and stronger going into the race which made it a bit harder to accept. I've tried to analyse why and the biggest reason for me was that given the nature of the course (including 2 hairpin bends per lap) I never really 'found' my steady target pace which was meant to be around 4:40/Km and my Garmin wasn't able to give me a pace to work at ranging as it did from 4:10 to 5:05 over the lap. Maybe with more experience I would 'feel' it better?
There was a very strong, blustery wind into your face and times and a few inclines which also made the pacing difficult. I've no idea how much the lack of sleep might have affected my performance?
After my last race I was very stiff the next day; today I feel no different than after a training run which does raise the nagging thought could I have gone harder? Guess I'll never know.
I'd welcome any advice/suggestions/input/direction please.
I'll start the third cycle tomorrow and keep building
Thanks again
Keith
How am I feeling?
On the positive side I enjoyed the run itself, felt much more 'in control' if that makes sense and was very happy with my resultant consistent pace. I was also pleased to finish strongly with a faster second 5K and the last 2 Km as my fastest splits suggesting I'm getting stronger. Only a couple of other runners passed me in the last 3K while I must have passed 15 - 20 and that felt good.
On the downside I was disappointed with the time. I knew I wouldn't get a new PB each race, but I felt faster and stronger going into the race which made it a bit harder to accept. I've tried to analyse why and the biggest reason for me was that given the nature of the course (including 2 hairpin bends per lap) I never really 'found' my steady target pace which was meant to be around 4:40/Km and my Garmin wasn't able to give me a pace to work at ranging as it did from 4:10 to 5:05 over the lap. Maybe with more experience I would 'feel' it better?
There was a very strong, blustery wind into your face and times and a few inclines which also made the pacing difficult. I've no idea how much the lack of sleep might have affected my performance?
After my last race I was very stiff the next day; today I feel no different than after a training run which does raise the nagging thought could I have gone harder? Guess I'll never know.
I'd welcome any advice/suggestions/input/direction please.
I'll start the third cycle tomorrow and keep building
Thanks again
Keith