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Split Summary

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1) - 1m - 7:06(7:06/m) - 167bpm avge - 175bpm max - 117cal

2) - 1m - 7:17(7:17/m) - 172bpm avge - 178bpm max - 120cal

3) - 1m - 7:15(7:15/m) - 176bpm avge - 181bpm max - 119cal

4) - 1m - 7:27(7:27/m) - 178bpm avge - 181bpm max - 120cal

5) - 1m - 7:18(7:18/m) - 178bpm avge - 180bpm max - 119cal

6) - 1m - 7:16(7:17/m) - 180bpm avge - 183bpm max - 119cal

7) - 1m - 7:16(7:16/m) - 181bpm avge - 183bpm max - 120cal

8) - 1m - 7:15(7:15/m) - 182bpm avge - 185bpm max - 118cal

9) - 1m - 7:23(7:23/m) - 184bpm avge - 187bpm max - 120cal

10) - 1m - 7:15(7:15/m) - 183bpm avge - 186bpm max - 119cal

11) - 1m - 7:10(7:10/m) - 183bpm avge - 185bpm max - 119cal

12) - 1m - 7:12(7:12/m) - 187bpm avge - 189bpm max - 119cal

13) - 1m - 6:55(6:55/m) - 189bpm avge - 192bpm max - 119cal

14) - 0.17m - 57(5:44/m) - 194bpm avge - 197bpm max - 18cal

Heart Rate Zone Summary

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HR Zone: undefined: 100%

Pace Zone Summary

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Pace Zone: 5:40-5:59/mile: 1.7%

Pace Zone: 6:00-6:19/mile: 3.1%

Pace Zone: 6:20-6:39/mile: 8.4%

Pace Zone: 6:40-6:59/mile: 16.4%

Pace Zone: 7:00-7:19/mile: 21.8%

Pace Zone: 7:20-7:39/mile: 21.3%

Pace Zone: 7:40-7:59/mile: 11.6%

Pace Zone: 8:00-8:19/mile: 5.8%

Pace Zone: 8:20-8:39/mile: 4%

Pace Zone: 8:40-8:59/mile: 1.4%

PB ! Soham Half by 3 min 48 secs

DD came to mine then went and picked up OM then HH, GW, Lollepop and Keaton were meeting us there. Talk of planned pace, times etc. on the way I decided I wanted to beat my 1.38.50 and would like 1.35 which worked out to 7.15m/m pace, nice round figures Wasn't sure how I would do as not been great this week but decided to go with it and see how it went.

We arrived in loads of time which was my fault for leaving so early, sorry peeps. Found the number collection desk, HH was offered No.1 and declined, OM had it instead. I was awkward and wanted no.22 (my lucky number), DD had no.6. Small race this was and GW and gang arrived shortly after and then with other clubs was about 150 ish I would guess doing it.

Went for short WU with GW and then got back to the start, poised and waiting the gun went off and off we trotted. First miile for me was too quick but not stupid pace so was happy. GW started behind me but soon passed, bit of support from Soham residents then headed out into the fens. On mile two a train came along and not sure how close the front runners were to the crossing before it re-opened, anyway it was open by the time I got there.

On mile 3 some Ely runner was in front so I went to go past him, he speeded up, so I slowed and so did he, idiot, ran about half mile behind him then nipped in front

Mile 4 and the dreaded headwind was there, hence my slowest mile, by the end of mile 5 it had eased off and was more a side wind, from then on it was more sheltered. I had now settled into a nice pace and felt good.

Went through 10k in 45.03 and then halfway in 47.33 (3 secs behind target, damm it lol) From about mile 8 I could see GW ahead and was slowly catching him although he didnt look to be running that well. Mile 9 I found quite tough but then onto the main road and from 10 in felt quite good.

At about 10.5 miles a BRJ (south african chap) caught me after gradually gaining on me since about mile 6, he then went past, I managed to keep with him and after about 11.5 miles overtook him back and pulled away from him, very satisfying

At mile 11 I realised I was on for a PB and speeded up slightly, gradually catching GW up, by mile 12 I had him in my sights and eventually passed him at 12.5 miles when he had pulled up, quick check to see if he was ok and pushed on, really pleased with sub 7 m/m for mile 13 and was encouraged by Lollepop and Keaton cheering me in, sprinted for the line as fast as my legs wanted to go, crossed the line and looked up at the clock 1.35.02, and said 'Oh, B*****s' (due to missing 1.35 by 2 seconds) just as the councillor put the medal round neck, whoops, appologised and was actually really pleased with time

Course was slightly long at 13.16 on Garmin but others had it at 13.21 & 13.25 so must have taken the shorter route ! average pace on Garmin was 7.13m/m.

Took shotbloks at 5,7,9,11 and 12.5 miles. Route was well stocked with water and marshalls and really enjoyed, place was 18th and first WJ in I like small races now

Sat on grass after and have yummy cake from HH and swigged coffee, listened to presenations then headed home.

Great day out and great runs from DD and HH as well. Next PB target will be the 5k one, roll on June 8th

Now having a big fat curry and couple of beers as reward for my efforts