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Training for under 40mins in the Eastleigh 10k
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What are you hoping to do for Winchester?
P - definitely have an easy / rest day. Day off running to give your legs a chance to recover, and maybe just an easy cycle in the gym. You'll feel fresher / better for it tomorrow!
In the mean time I think i'll continue with the steady mileage... I know the opinions are mixed on doing doubles... but I think they're needed for the next couple of days to stop my legs feeling like they did on tuesday.
Should reach 46 miles total for this week! Only one mile up on last week... but it's still an increase!
Then i'll probably go hell for leather at the race.
The hills feel like they're getting easier on this route.
No snow in Cheshire anymore!! Think the hills in the peak district have taken it all. Im currently training for a half marathon but ultimately gearing up for the Manchester 10k in May. Looking to take around 2-3mins off my PB of 46mins. Currently running 30miles a week (ish).
If the hills are getting easier then thats a great sign, One day they feel easier for me and I feel confident taking them on and the next day Im struggling to make it to the top!
I used to do all my running at the seafront, which is pancake flat...
It's a tough choice sometimes between the training routes that are best and the ones you enjoy. The seafront has all the benefits of fantastic views, flat, no roads to cross, wide promenades... but little in the way of challenge that translates well into what most races have.
It is a great bonus! Going to take more advantage in the summer becos I moved here in mid-winter. Got some time off work in couple of weeks so going to plan some runs further afield into the peaks!! Want to push myself a bit more ahead of the Brentwood Half in March.
19'33"
Not bad for a hilly route (94 metres of ascent and descent, 2 laps). Not a great course, too many busy roads and the race itself starts and ends in a busy car park with only one entrance. Felt strong throughout though, even on the hills. Kept a good pace... ended up averaging about 6'14"-6'15" per mile. Would've liked to have kept it more like 6'10" a mile as per Yifter's advice, but it was too difficult to stick to this on the climbs without burning out early.
Apparently my average speed was 9.6mph and my top speed was 12.2mph though!
I'll get that auto-lap feature on though, mile splits are mighty useful.