The virtual mile thread

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Velociraptor Sep 2023 1:53pm, 1 Sep 2023 65,166 posts	0 Velociraptor I did my first virtual mile this month. 8:04, a little disappointing, but my track mile PB is only 7:05 and that's from January 2009. My recent best was 7:18 in December 2018. I'm pleased that I wasn't scared to run hard and be uncomfortable (average over 90% WHR).
Derby Tup Sep 2023 1:55pm, 1 Sep 2023 61,065 posts	0 Derby Tup Good effort Velo
Fenland Flier Sep 2023 2:24pm, 1 Sep 2023 9,880 posts	0 Fenland Flier I'm pleased you feel able to pop back in and have a go again GimmeMedals. Well done Velociraptor and something to aim at improving on, that was a great time.
Velociraptor Sep 2023 2:36pm, 1 Sep 2023 65,169 posts	0 Velociraptor Thanks Yes, having done one I've got more of an incentive to keep doing them.
Sombrero Sep 2023 10:16pm, 1 Sep 2023 13,375 posts	0 Sombrero Well done Velociraptor. Haven't worked out when I'll be doing my September one but it's a good challenge.
Steve NordRunner Sep 2023 11:33pm, 6 Sep 2023 3,324 posts	0 Steve NordRunner I had a go at the September today. I chose the first rep of what was supposed to be 5 x 9 min tempo. I ran the first pretty much flat out and managed 7:15, about a 67 WAVA. By last year's form I should be able to get below 7, and I also had to drop the last two intervals. Still, at least it was quite a decent training effect.
Fenland Flier Sep 2023 1:04am, 7 Sep 2023 9,920 posts	0 Fenland Flier Well done NordRunner, a hard flat out mile before those efforts was ambitious however you got the mile done so well done.
Derby Tup Sep 2023 7:34am, 13 Sep 2023 61,189 posts	0 Derby Tup Track mile Thursday
Fenland Flier Sep 2023 9:12am, 13 Sep 2023 9,962 posts	0 Fenland Flier Good luck DT.
Idristhedragon Sep 2023 9:18am, 13 Sep 2023 3,816 posts	0 Idristhedragon Haven’t done a all out mile yet but have had some reasonable mile splits in longer runs so am hopeful for something OK later in the month

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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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