03-09-2018, 09:14 AM
33:43 in 10k last night.
22 degrees
12 k/h wind
78kg on the line
Pretty happy considering the heat (which we know is rarely my ally!) and only 6 seconds off my 2013 PB (done in 4 degrees and 76kg).
Felt great through first 2k in about 6:35 but started feeling sluggish at 3k with HR in the 160s so decided to ease off from 1:19 laps to 1:22-23. Through 5k in 16:45 but HR still v. high and was losing form so held pace and increased cadence which allowed me to recover. Found a second wind with 1600 to go and was able to close out with 79-80s laps and a 74 to finish which was a good feeling (although not much sprint at the end!).
There is a track 5k in 2 days time which I am considering as the legs still feel good today and I have 7 weeks until the marathon so maybe a good time to be running fast?!
Other than that it's back to the program as soon as possible (either this Thursday if I don't do the 5k, or next if I do). Will certainly keep the park runs going where they fit into the program as I'm looking forward to Cross Country season this winter and some fast road racing when the temperature finally drops!
22 degrees
12 k/h wind
78kg on the line
Pretty happy considering the heat (which we know is rarely my ally!) and only 6 seconds off my 2013 PB (done in 4 degrees and 76kg).
Felt great through first 2k in about 6:35 but started feeling sluggish at 3k with HR in the 160s so decided to ease off from 1:19 laps to 1:22-23. Through 5k in 16:45 but HR still v. high and was losing form so held pace and increased cadence which allowed me to recover. Found a second wind with 1600 to go and was able to close out with 79-80s laps and a 74 to finish which was a good feeling (although not much sprint at the end!).
There is a track 5k in 2 days time which I am considering as the legs still feel good today and I have 7 weeks until the marathon so maybe a good time to be running fast?!
Other than that it's back to the program as soon as possible (either this Thursday if I don't do the 5k, or next if I do). Will certainly keep the park runs going where they fit into the program as I'm looking forward to Cross Country season this winter and some fast road racing when the temperature finally drops!