First run in 8 days and...... fastest 5k so far, 32.07 😁

[ChrisAllen1]

So after receiving my Blyth 10k entry details recently today was the start of a concerted effort to get back to longer runs and faster times after very few runs over the last 3 weeks.

It was still a case of running around the village as despite a spring like feel today the country paths are still flooded so I set off at a steady pace unsure how it would go after the long layoff.

However after 2k all felt good and I really pushed for the rest of the run with the last kilometre at 6.02.

30 odd seconds off my previous best and I am tonight a very happy bunny.

Run happy, run safe.

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Just brilliant Chris...Good strong running, no wonder you are happy 🐇😊x

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thanks so much, it's a complete mystery to me why some runs are great and others a struggle!!

[Catbee]

Excellent run and time!! Nice one 👍🏻

[TedG Graduate10]

Good effort, well done Chris 👏

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

Thank you Ted, how are you?

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to ChrisAllen1]

Off to see sports physio on Thurs Chris 🤞

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

Good luck with it, let me know how you get on.

[rolysmate Graduate10]

Bloody well done Chris that's an excellent effort

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10]

Thanks guys

[rolysmate Graduate10]

Look forward to achieving that pace myself, would be well chuffed

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to rolysmate]

I can't do that over the longer distances, I try to run steady 7 mins per km.

[rolysmate Graduate10 in reply to ChrisAllen1]

would be well chuffed to run that pace for 5k

[pinkaardvark Graduate10]

Cracking run chris, we all deserve a good one very now and again

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Eeeeee champion pet ! 👍😀😀

[EmmaRunning Graduate10]

Wow! Impressive pace. Had you been doing anything previously that would have helped with the pace? I want to increase my pace also over 5k and wondered if you had any tips?

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to EmmaRunning]

To be honest my 5k pace has actually been generally slower since Christmas and I was really surprised at the time. I read somewhere that good times often follow a longer spell without a run as the legs are completely rested but the lay off isn't long enough to lose fitness. So maybe that was it!!

[EmmaRunning Graduate10]

Right! I'm having a lie down

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to EmmaRunning]

Lol

[Pm3eak Graduate10]

Well done Chris...nifty time. I'm up to my ears in big gardening jobs and long dog walks. Pretty much Heaven actually: I can't believe how lucky I am.

I actually recorded my walking distances this week and the monsters and I are covering 65 km a week. Ha, no wonder I am knackered before I start my runs. I think I'll have to do my run before we wander off into the distance.

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to Pm3eak]

Still all sounds like great exercise, I'm starting on the garden this weekend!!