Over 60's training

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NZD 5:22am 5:22am, 21 Dec 2024 251 posts	0 NZD ☹️ Oh dear. Worse than I even feared. Held out for 2 - 3 laps at target pace but then the heat and wind (and lack of fitness) got to me. 26:42. Worst 5k effort in a long time.
OO61 7:01am 7:01am, 21 Dec 2024 619 posts	0 OO61 Never mind NZD. The track is a lonely place and nowhere to hide. Hopefully the fitness is something you can work on.
Welshpoppy 7:43am 7:43am, 21 Dec 2024 5,239 posts	0 Welshpoppy Never mind NZD You were out there trying your best and as 0061 has said track is a lonely place.Work on fitness and hope for better weather for next time. Off for a run soon in totally different weather to NZD Wordle in Three.
EarlyRiser 9:04am 9:04am, 21 Dec 2024 1,544 posts	0 EarlyRiser @NZD you put it out there and you raced. You did what you could which is all that counts. Well done mate. You may be disappointed in the result, but to me your time is an inspiration!
Torque Steer 10:07am 10:07am, 21 Dec 2024 193 posts	0 Torque Steer @NZD - tough on the track well done for giving it a go and it really is a different world from road running in mass events. Here's to next time... I still have a long way to go to even get close to your time!! Wordle in five - too many choices
Welshpoppy 10:14am 10:14am, 21 Dec 2024 5,241 posts	0 Welshpoppy Sadly the cold is have has affected my run so binned run after 2.5 miles. We try again tomorrow.