Last training run before GNR

[TedG]

After two exhilarating races this week.... Sun 5M and Thurs 4M..... I set off this morning on my final run before the Great North Run next Sunday. I figured 8 miles would be a good workout so decided to run the 5mls to the Oxford Parkrun, do the Parkrun and a club colleague give me a lift back.

I worked out my pace to get to the Parkrun just before it started so gave myself 55mins running at 11mins/ml. All went to plan, getting there at 8.55. I paused my Garmin and found that they were running a bit late 🙄

I soon started to perspire profusely, as I do after I stop running and I got some strange looks 😳 I was beginning to stiffen up so did some dynamic stretches then we were off. Toxic 10 all over again, got into my stride for the first 2k where I started to struggle. Whether it was the enforced stop before the start or my exhertions from the hard previous runs I don’t know 🤔

I slowly jogged the second half to finish the Parkrun in 35min..... purely academic really because it was part of my long run!

So just over 8mls in 1h29m. Nice way to finish my HM preparations. That’s it now, next run the GNR! 🤗

Happy running all, have a nice weekend 😎

If you want to sponsor me, here’s the link, thank you 🤗....

uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fu...

[misswobble Graduate10]

Ooooh race day 😳. Good luck 💪👍😃🏃‍♂️🏅

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

Thanks misswobble , I’m out to enjoy it so slow and steady at the start and take it from there....it’s all about the distance 😎

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

Yeah, avoid going off too quick. I split the race up into thirds - slow burn, putting a little heat under it, and then raging inferno for the last 0.25 km 😁

You need to conserve energy as you can really start to feel it between 19 and 20 Km.

[EmmaRunning Graduate10]

Ooh Ted sounds like a good run. Masses of good luck for the GNR - am sure you will do brilliantly. Haven’t been on here for ages but spotted your post and couldn’t resist wishing you well. Will def sponsor you too albeit a small one (new school term etc)! Hope it goes fabulously well. 🤗

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to EmmaRunning]

Thank you Emma, appreciated 🤗

Are you still running?

[EmmaRunning Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

Trying Ted trying! 😏

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to EmmaRunning]

Keep persevering Emma, you’ll get there but enjoying the experience is key 😊

[EmmaRunning Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

Thanks Ted and good luck. Let us know how it went.

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to EmmaRunning]

Thanks for the donation Emma, appreciated xx

[Sarakc Graduate10]

All the best for your run next weekend Ted! Hoping to watch it on tv!! 😀

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Sarakc]

Thanks Sarah, I’ll give you a wave 👋

[Fabulous450 Graduate10]

Fantastic TedG!! Best wishes for the GNR!! 😍❤️

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

Thank you Fabulous450 😊

[mountaindreamer Graduate10]

Well done on today’s run, and Good Luck for next weekend! 🏃‍♂️🍀🤞❤️😃😎

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to mountaindreamer]

Thank you mountaindreamer 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Great stuff Ted... go for it! Take it gently and enjoy xxx

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you Floss, steady as we go 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

As ever xxx

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Well done TedG and good luck for the GNR next weekend- don’t forget to wave at the camera. 🏃‍♂️👏

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy, I’ll be waving when I see one 😊👋

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Good luck Ted Hope you have a fantastic day and experience!

You have achieved so much after a few glitches at the start of your running career... but you are an amazing strong runner now and its brilliant that you are fundraising for such a good cause.

look forward to hearing all about it... xxx

[Sqkr]

Good luck Ted, looks like the weather is going to be lovely if the 10 day forecast is to be believed! Maybe too lovely 🤔 It's not often I wish for a grey, cool day in September...

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Sqkr]

Thanks Sqkr , they reckon 14/15deg at start time, just right 😊😎

[Clairecandothis Graduate10]

Good luck Your time is great! You will be fab, here's hoping the heat stays away lol!

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Clairecandothis]

Thanks Claire. Sunny intervals forecast 15/17deg.... that’ll do me 😎🤗