Negative splits 😃

[Sandie1961]

Just got back from a 5k recovery run and see I have almost perfect negative splits - 6.58, 6.50, 6.50, 6.43,6.40! I think this is only about the second time I’ve ever managed it, as I usually set off too fast! 😃🏃‍♀️🙌

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Absolutely perfect Sandie, who would have thought that you would have called that a recovery run , a year ago. 🏃‍♀️⚡️

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Too true Dexy5 I even stopped twice to say hello to dog walking friends in the village, otherwise it would have been a bit quicker!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Wow Sandie, you’ve officially had two perfect 5k runs in a row! You’re fabulous! Very well done! 🏃‍♀️👏🏃‍♀️💪🏃‍♀️👊🏃‍♀️

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I’m going to wake up soon and find it was all a dream 😂

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Not at all. You’ve morphed into a truly incredible runner! 😀👊🏃‍♀️❤️

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

I can see a perfect 13k coming up this week too 🤔

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Maybe 🤫

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

😀 That's positively perfect!😁😁xx

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Haha, thanks Bluebirdrunner x

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

A perfect run! My hubby and I managed to do that last week as well. It is fun to see, especially when it wasn’t something you consciously tried to do, the body just did it for you. You just have to bask in the glory of a perfect run when it happens!

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

Well done Sandie, brilliant run. No long distances for me this week. Legs need a rest!! Maybe Park run 2 on Saturday. I am sure you will cruise through 13k🏃‍♀️💪

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thanks BC! I did slightly miscalculate my 12k last week and walked the last km, so did 13k in total. All I have to do now is run it all 😬

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Fantastic negative splits Sandi. I love getting them too, but mine aren’t in the same league as yours! Wow! 👍

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

All totally accidental Lexi 🤣

[Lavender1962 Graduate10]

Wow! Those are amazing negative splits. Well done!

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Lavender1962]

Not planned Lavender, although I have been trying to set off at a steadier pace and, somehow, it just happened 😁

[Gwenllian1 Graduate10]

Now I'm feeling very dim because I've no idea what negative splits are and what they mean. Looks like it could be to do with getting faster as you go maybe?

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Gwenllian1]

Yes, the negative part is positive - the steady increase in speed. I think the perfect bit here is the slow, steady drop in time per km, but I may be corrected by the legions of knowledgeable statisticians on here! 😄

[UpTheStanley Graduate10 in reply to Gwenllian1]

At it’s simplest, a negative split is doing the second half of a run faster than the first. Doing every lap/km/mile/ whatever faster than the previous one shows great control of pace and is always worth celebrating 👍

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to UpTheStanley]

Thanks UTS but like most things I do, it wasn’t planned, it just happened 😁 Having said that I am trying to set off more slowly (had Coach Bennet telling me to start gently as I set off!)

[Gwenllian1 Graduate10]

Ah thank you. I've seen the term before and thought it may be something like that but now I know for sure!

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Blimey..

Textbook stuff..well done you x

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Floss! I can assure you though that it wasn’t planned and I have no idea how I managed to do it 😂 It was a good run though