Saturday's run was a 4 miler which I faltered badly towards the end but was quite happy with my 33:56 (8.29 m/m) overall. My first mile was an 8:04 though so it really does show the current inconsistencies in my pace. I then snotted, sneezed and sniffed my way through packing the flat up. There really is something monumentally wrong in the world when you have to pack a rucksack or suitcase and don't even get to go on holiday!!
As for next weekend, with the race on Saturday am and moving for the rest of it, I really have no idea when I'm going to be able to fit my long run in. The Plan seems to have gone out the window on day 6. Well that's 2 days longer than Juneathon lasted then! I'm just going to have to accept that my 9 week plan is now closer to a 7 week plan and I'm just going to have to work a hell of a lot harder!
Don't massively overdo The Plan or RPH will be a world of agony! 8.20's will get you your target time with a push - the pace will come with the miles. I'm a way off my target still, doubt i'll ever get there, but want to see how close i'll go!
ReplyDeleteHow about doing an extra long warm down after the race to extend the distance...two birds, one stone? Good luck.