How was your run today?

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Minimag Dec 2022 10:04am, 30 Dec 2022 670 posts	0 Minimag Could it be that your marathon pace is faster than you think so 9-9:30 does feel comfortable. riggys99, it would be nice if it was, but I dont think so. My absolutely going for it pace is about 7.50 for a flat half, so about 8.50 for a full marathon feels about right. I can run at 10mm pace +, it just that it feels no different to the 9-9.30 pace, and is frustrating - especially on longer runs, however I will do it!
Gobi Dec 2022 10:16am, 30 Dec 2022 78,754 posts	0 Gobi Minimag - are you not running the same way ? I know I coach so put the time into learning to run at different paces. In effect my stride is shorter when I run slower as I attempt to keep cadence up, I use the same approach on trails. Research has shown my cadence does drop but it is still up around 170 As a 9.x marathon runner 10 to 11mm ideally needs to become your bread and butter in the same way 8 to 9 is for a 3hr runner so it is worth investing the time.
riggys99 Dec 2022 11:19pm, 30 Dec 2022 1,559 posts	0 riggys99 A lovely 5 miles. Up to the old pit top to where the wife’s step mums ashes are (next to a pit pony statue) to let her know what’s been happening (run past most weeks but always stop for a chat this time of year). Through the woodlands to the next village and back along the road. Recovery run so low HR and around 10 minute miles Core and yoga before my last night shift of the year 😁
swittle Dec 2022 9:56am, 31 Dec 2022 93,671 posts	0 swittle riggys99 There's a life to an abandoned pit, even after the winding gear's gone and nature has retaken its own. My earlier running years often took me to pit sites in the West Yorkshire coalfield - passing by a salvaged wheel from the headgear took my mind back to how tough the mining life was.
Neil_E_There Dec 2022 10:34am, 31 Dec 2022 1,676 posts	0 Neil_E_There An extremely wet 5.55 miles. Usually enjoy a run against the elements but not this morning.
ElDuderino Dec 2022 10:58am, 31 Dec 2022 33,181 posts	0 ElDuderino Uni of Stirling parkrun for me today. Took it fairly easy and chatted round with a mate. Enjoyable and nice but chilly day for it.
Unsafe Breadbin Dec 2022 11:41am, 31 Dec 2022 20 posts	0 Unsafe Breadbin A sodden 18 mile LSR. Started just as the deluge eased off but the trail was akin to a shallow stream. Zoom Flys dunked in a bucket to be cleaned. Happy New Year!
Velociraptor Dec 2022 11:59am, 31 Dec 2022 61,937 posts	0 Velociraptor Local parkrun, not fast.
HunkyTinselTeddy Dec 2022 12:42pm, 31 Dec 2022 8,695 posts	0 HunkyTinselTeddy First run for a while. Still a bit of a struggle but at least I was out. Loving the milder weather and of course I had too many layers on. Debating over a NYD parkrun now
Jingle Jaks Dec 2022 1:19pm, 31 Dec 2022 1,992 posts	0 Jingle Jaks First 3 mile run/walk as I was just not feeling it 😑. Give myself a good talking to whilst walking the hill and ran the 4 miles home 😁. I even earned a Garmin finished strong badge 😂