5k PB in HM training

[Razouski]

Somehow I’ve been persuaded to enter a half marathon in October. I know I can do the distance having done it once before but the heat of the summer had meant I was only running 10 to 12k max.

So now I’ve started training. Yesterday was a short (5k) run and I decided to push myself a bit. Changing my mapmyrun voice feedback from ever kilometre to every .25k was a bit of a shocker, but must have helped somehow as I actually reached a PB of 25.39. I’ve been trying to break through 27 mins for ages, so although I was completely knackered and couldn’t run another step , I was dead chuffed.

Having a well deserved rest day today - not even time for the gym as I’m at the Albert Hall singing .

[pianoteacher Graduate10]

Absolutely fabulous! I ran 26:54 at parkrun last week and I can concur it is completely knackering 😂 8.5 min miles is my next target and you've smashed that. You've got sub 25 in your sights now ❤️

Are you doing the Ravel prom with Simon Rattle? x

[Razouski in reply to pianoteacher]

Yes, we did the Ravel Prom last night, it was so exciting.

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Well done Razouski, and good luck with your HM training. 👏

[Razouski in reply to Dexy5]

I only decided on it this week and now wonder if I've bitten off more than I can chew. Oooerr

[Saartjie Graduate10]

Wow well done...super speedy! How amazing to be singing at the Albert Hall. Have a fabulous evening 🙂

[Razouski in reply to Saartjie]

Thanks. The concert was amazing, but the after party may mean I'm a little slower with my running today. Whoops!

[Saartjie Graduate10 in reply to Razouski]

😂🍾🥂

[DebJogsOn]

Fantastic time! I'm still dreaming of some thing less than 32 mins. Great work.

[Razouski in reply to DebJogsOn]

Thanks DebJogsOn . It's taken me ages to get my time down and I really was pushing myself to my limits. Not sure I could do it again. Slow and steady run for me later today.

[Lorijay Graduate10]

Wow, brilliant Razi and as always inspiring. Good luck with the HM. Hope you're night at the Albert Hall was fabulous! I have missed your song writing

[Razouski in reply to Lorijay]

Oh thanks Lorijay , I had a fabulous night at The Proms and a rather boozy night after, so the running may be a little slower today...

I'm not sure why I haven't had any songs percolating in my head over the last few weeks, but I'm sure I'll find my muse again before too long.