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becky_rtw

RichOneday wrote: »

Thats because your 26:19 is not a true reflection of your current 5K time...you need a flat road 5K for that!:D

But what I'm saying is 26:19 leads to 2:01 apparently and I am aiming for 2:05 - so should I aim a bit closer to 2 hours for this one and try to cut under at Fleetwood :undecided

evab_2

When I was running yesterday, I was thinking about somemone I work with who also runs she did the Chester 1/2 a couple of months ago and reckons she did it in 1:30. Now for someone who only runs 2 or 3 times a week and doesn't have a training plan this seems a bit suspect especially compared to a good and commited runner like you Becky.

chickadee

Went out last night and did 6.1m in 58:10. It was a nice comfortable run, apart from the bit where I ran around the docks and the wind was so strong it felt like I was running just to stay still. Typically on the return, I was shielded from the wind by the flashy dockside apartments, so I didn't get the full benefit of having the wind behind me. :rolleyes:

I felt ok though and could have pushed it harder if I wanted to. Hopefully I'll manage to finish my long run tomorrow, without dipping out early like last week. I'm looking forward to it. The forecast here is for Sat am to be the best part of the weekend, so I will be out making the most of it.

Good luck for those racing this weekend. Becky - your plans seems very sensible and will give you a realistic goal to aim for.

Evab - well done on your 13-miler - tough but worth every step. The more long runs you do now, the better you'll feel on the day. Don't think OH will be doing Snowdonia marathon this year. I think I have convinced him that realistically he doesn't have time to get in shape for it, so he'll be doing a half somewhere instead.

chickadee

evab wrote: »

When I was running yesterday, I was thinking about somemone I work with who also runs she did the Chester 1/2 a couple of months ago and reckons she did it in 1:30. Now for someone who only runs 2 or 3 times a week and doesn't have a training plan this seems a bit suspect especially compared to a good and commited runner like you Becky.

Check out the results here:

http://www.sportsystems.net/Chester/downloads/ResultsChester09All.pdf

She may only run 2-3 times a week, but might have been doing that for 15 years!

evab_2

Well done Chick, a nice run and hope you enjoy your long run tomorrow x

becky_rtw

*coughs* you could look her result up online?? Ah I see Chick beat me to it!

Maybe shes naturally fast - I'm not which means I have to work hard but I dont begrudge people that are (much!)

RichOneday_2

Week 17/21 (Fleetwood)
Mon10/8 Rest Day
Tues11/8 12.0 Miles 1:43:13 (8:35/mile) (Pulse 78)
Weds12/8 Spencer Arms Dash 3.7 Miles 23:51 (6:26/mile)(Posn 18th)
Thurs13/8 Rest Day
Fri14/8 10.0 Miles 1:26:36 (8:40/mile)(Pulse 88)
Sat15/8 parkrun Leeds 5K 19:11 (6:11/mile) (posn 12th) [71.81%]
Sun16/8 20.3 Miles 3:25:57 (Pulse 86)

Week 18/21 (Fleetwood)
Mon17/8 Rest Day
Tues18/8 12.0 Miles 1:26:48 (7:14/mile) (Pulse 138)
Weds19/8 Rest Day
Thurs20/8 Rest Day
Fri21/8 10K 51:37 (8:18/mile) (Pukse 90)

Very nice sunny run this morning. Another gentle 10K tomorrow should set things up nicely for Sunday.:D

Becky, I reckon you're in shape for a 1:57 without pushing too hard, a little quicker if you're feeling particularly good on the day.

Evab - just have a look at the Chester Half results, should be easy enough to find: http://www.sportsystems.net/Chester/downloads/ResultsChester09All.pdf
There were only 5 women under 1:30 though!

Nice running, Chickadee, sounds like you're enjoying yourself again.:D

becky_rtw

Ooo if she did run sub 1:30 shes also qualified for VLM next year - thats cool

evab_2

Definitely has not been running for 15 years and have just found her 2:12! - why would she lie? That's good going for her, now very confused

Ukevas

becky_rtw wrote: »

I love bullying him about that one - but hes done pretty well out it really hasnt he evab

16 actual years older, about 8 mental years younger

Much like my Grandad and Gradmar they had the same age diffrence.... :rolleyes:

only diffrence is they dident go running together ..... but they did have me as Grandson number one :rotfl:.

Bless em