The virtual mile thread

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Flatlander
Flatlander
Jul 2023
2:26pm, 25 Jul 2023
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Flatlander
After my horrendously slow mile attempt last Friday (10m14s) after multiple disrupted sleeps, I had another try today, having had a reasonable sleep for a change.
After a 2.5 miles moderately quick warm up at an average pace of just under 10mm, I chose an uninterrupted route.
It was a little bit of a cheat since I had a tail/crosswind, but I made up a little for it with one dip, 2x short inclines, and 1 long barely perceptible incline (1 or 2%?).

8m11s!

I am just "a little bit" surprised - and pleased. :-)
EvilPixie
EvilPixie
Jul 2023
2:30pm, 25 Jul 2023
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EvilPixie
that is very good!
Derby Tup
Derby Tup
Jul 2023
2:32pm, 25 Jul 2023
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Derby Tup
Wow. Some good runs being posted. I'm hoping to have a go before month end
Sombrero
Sombrero
Jul 2023
2:44pm, 25 Jul 2023
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Sombrero
After my horrendously slow mile attempt last Friday (10m14s) after multiple disrupted sleeps, I had another try today, having had a reasonable sleep for a change. After a 2.5 miles moderately quick warm up at an average pace of just under 10mm, I chose an uninterrupted route. It was a little bit of a cheat since I had a tail/crosswind, but I made up a little for it with one dip, 2x short inclines, and 1 long barely perceptible incline (1 or 2%?). 8m11s! I am just "a little bit" surprised - and pleased.


Very nice!!!
Fenland Flier
Fenland Flier
Jul 2023
2:46pm, 25 Jul 2023
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Fenland Flier
Very good to read Flatlander, well done.
Jaks
Jaks
Jul 2023
3:04pm, 25 Jul 2023
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Jaks
Well done all 👏👏
Sweetie
Sweetie
Jul 2023
3:50pm, 25 Jul 2023
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Sweetie
Well done Flatlander!
Lesley C
Lesley C
Jul 2023
5:48pm, 25 Jul 2023
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Lesley C
Well done Flatlander!
Bowman 🇸🇪
Bowman 🇸🇪
Jul 2023
7:25pm, 25 Jul 2023
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Bowman 🇸🇪
Oh damn, it’s getting closer to end of the month again 😂 maybe Thursday.
riggys99
riggys99
Jul 2023
8:27pm, 25 Jul 2023
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riggys99
Well done flatlander

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