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Shocker at the Southend HM. Really must rank right up there in term of race disappointments, with results compared to expectations.
Had done a 10k at the end of May and did 44:00, so should have been able to achieve 1:38 today, worst case 1:40. Went out aiming for 7:30 miles and was too fast early on, the cramped streets and no attempt to filter people based on estimated times mean lots of dodging needed.
Made it down to the seafront at 2 miles and was working hard, tried to settle down and find my own space and pace. Managed to rein it in and went through 4 miles slightly ahead of the 7:30 average but I was working far too hard for it. Was already thinking of ways to manage the blowup.
Did 5 and 6 in 8 minute miles and then mile 7 in just under 8:30. My first walk was just after 7.5 miles, was gutted. Hoped it was temporary and I could settle into 8 minute miles and come home in 1:45ish, but I was bushed and the walks were coming more often.
The Heart Rate for the first 8 miles of 175beats a minute as an average looks too high based on 190 Max HR that is 92%. Hopefully shows that it was physical as well as mental weakness.
The 2nd half of the race was just a grim battle with the heat and my body. Apart from mile 9 it looks like I found some kind of run/walk pattern to do 9:30 minute miles and had enough energy in the last 400m to put a good burst for home.
Really gutted by today's race, but it was my 6th Southend HM and I haven't missed one since my debut in 2009. I could so easily have sacked it in and walked off today, was just blown. So pleased to keep the run of races up though.
I won't dwell on it too long, I have done 2 10 milers since Manchester Marathon at around 9minute miles. My consistent 25 mile weeks of 4 or 5 runs of 5 miles or 10k are great and a building block but obviously lead to decent shorter distance results. The way I'm set up at the minute with no cycling to bale me out, I need to do the medium and long runs for decent Half Marathon and Marathon performance.
Proper blog on this weeks training and race will be available on here and on simonslejogblog.blogspot.com
timbo53
Sorry to hear it did not go as hoped, but congratulations on sticking with it and keeping your unbroken "run"!
Hedgie18
Yeah, well done for keeping going Si. Conditions were less than idea and I think you are definitely right about the lack of runs being the key. You have a good base to build from though and I look forward to seeing you kick on.
runjogcrawl13
Time to use this platform though and kick on...too much potential to waste it mate!
Cheg
Thanks guys. Keep me on the straight and narrow over the next 19 weeks and I'll give you a performance. The good times will roll once again.
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v warm
Sorry to hear it did not go as hoped, but congratulations on sticking with it and keeping your unbroken "run"!
Yeah, well done for keeping going Si. Conditions were less than idea and I think you are definitely right about the lack of runs being the key. You have a good base to build from though and I look forward to seeing you kick on.
Time to use this platform though and kick on...too much potential to waste it mate!
Thanks guys. Keep me on the straight and narrow over the next 19 weeks and I'll give you a performance. The good times will roll once again.