The virtual mile thread

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Aug 2023
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EvilPixie
excellent
Aug 2023
1:04pm, 2 Aug 2023
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Ness
Well done ptr_runner 👏
Aug 2023
1:07pm, 2 Aug 2023
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riggys99
Nice running ptr_runner do you have a rucksack on etc with it been a commute ?
Aug 2023
1:20pm, 2 Aug 2023
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tipsku
My miles so far this year:
Jan: 6:50 on track, 5 weeks into marathon training
Feb: 6:37 on track again, PB, thanks to 8 weeks of marathon training
Mar: 7:09 as a part of a race, didn't manage to do a separate track session
Apr: 6:51 on track during the taper
May: 6:46 on track, getting quite hot! Last session for 2 months
June: 7:25 as a part of a trail race - no track running, very hot there, 30-35°C
July: 6:56 on track after not running much for 2 months.
Aug 2023
1:30pm, 2 Aug 2023
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ptr_rnr
Thanks both. riggys99 I have a small pack, generally just my wallet and keys, but recently i've felt the need to stick a jacket in, just in case!
Aug 2023
1:31pm, 2 Aug 2023
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ptr_rnr
Good numbers there Tip! And good commitment to the cause of getting a fast mile in every month!
Aug 2023
2:35pm, 2 Aug 2023
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Fenland Flier
Well done ptr a good time for a commute mile and with a small backpack.
Aug 2023
2:54pm, 2 Aug 2023
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riggys99
Even better time ptr_runner
Good numbers tipsku shows how different conditions etc affect your time
Aug 2023
10:26pm, 2 Aug 2023
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Sombrero
Track tonight which was the following session:

1 lap @ 5k pace, 1 lap recovery run
2 laps @ 5k pace, 1 lap recovery run
3 laps @ 5k pace, 1 lap recovery run
4 laps @ 5k pace, 1 lap recovery run

As I was on the 2nd/3rd lane (to allow faster runners the inside lane), my 4 laps went over a mile and I got a mile split of 7.46. A good sign. I won't class it as my August attempt, that'll probably be next week or the week after. Hope to knock 40 seconds off.

June I did 7.27 and July 7.17.
Aug 2023
10:38pm, 2 Aug 2023
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Fenland Flier
Sounds very promising Sombrero and a very good session too.

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Maintained by Fenland Flier
For encouragement and general chat about the virtual mile challenges.

It's not easy pacing a mile race whether it's virtual or real, be it on track, road, grass or trail. Go out too hard initially and struggle towards the end, go out too soft and regret your finish time.

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