Longest run, parkrun PB, then.....?

[JonathanP]

Yes you guessed it…. 10 miles (16.1km)!

A couple of weeks ago I posted about how I had been tempted to increase my weekly long run from 10k to 12 and then 13, thinking that it might help to improve my 5k and 10k times. I have also continued to do weekly interval training.

Well last week I managed 14.5k (1.32.50 pace 6.24 min/km). And hey presto on Saturday at parkrun I was rewarded with a new PB of 27.27 min - 12 seconds off my previous PB in May.

This morning the weather was perfect - sunny but not too warm, with the possibility of a shower which didn't materialise - so off I went just before 9. My new route is mostly an out and back so it was easy to add on an extra 1.6 km and there we are (1.44.01, 6.27). I was also pleased that the pace for every km was under 7 - even the last which is up the slopes of Portsdown Hill.

I'm off over to Marathon & Race Support now to claim my badge. Oh and it's back to 10k next week!😀

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Woohoo Jonathan! Not tempted to do the GSR then? 😅

Well done, that’s fabulous and what an amazing time. Enjoy your new badge. 🏅👍🏃‍♂️👏

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks Cheeky - no I think this might have to be my virtual GSR! 😜

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

I’m glad you remembered to do the .1km Jonathan; otherwise we’d have made you do it again. 😂

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Yes I had to do a little loop at the end to make sure !

[TailChaser Graduate10]

Well done you! It does work and it makes 10k almost a doddle. You can laugh in the face of a mere 5k race now 😎😁

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser]

Thanks TC I shall - ha ha!😀

[JaoJao Graduate10]

Hey well done! That’s good going and so inspiring for those of us chasing PBs at parkrun

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to JaoJao]

Thanks JaoJao - I think the intervals have definitely helped

[grumpyoldgirl]

Woohoo, well done JP!

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Thanks GOG!

[Jell6 Graduate10]

That's great Jonathan, and very speedy! congratulations 🏅🏅😊

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to Jell6]

Thanks Jell6!

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Ooh well done to you! That’s a fab time, you must be thrilled with that. Clearly the intervals training has been worth it 🙂

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks IP - yes it's paid dividends!

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

Autumn inspiration JP. Great time and knock on benefit for 5k. The theory is that long slow runs help the 5k times... not sure those long run times fit the theory... amazing pace. 👏👏👏👏🥇

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Sorry - replied below

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Thanks BC - it could be that I just want to get it finished!😋

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

Wow! Wow! And wow! You make it all seem so easy! But, I assume, running your 5km PB felt like extremely hard work? Many congratulations! Super star status!

🎓🍾🥂🏅🏃🏻🤸🏻‍♂️🏃🏻🤸🏻‍♂️🏃🏻🤸🏻‍♂️👏🏻👍🌟 💥⚡️🎉😊

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thanks over61 - yes it certainly did and has taken a while to get there! What helped was having my average pace displayed on my Garmin so I knew whether I was on target.

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

I also had my Garmin set on average pace. Such a help when you have a particular target time in mind. No hurry to return to 5k PB territory at present. I expect the HM badge will be calling your name soon! 😊🏃🏻

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Not if I have anything to do with it!😋

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

🤣 Isn't that what they all say!?

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Congratulations on your 10 miles JonathanP, We should make you an honorary musketeer.! So fast too. Such a shame there are no places left on the GSR. but you can say you’ve done it now.

I thought your parkrun time looked good last week but my app doesn’t show whether it’s a PB. Well Done You. I was 14 seconds slower than my PB so I think conditions were good.

We are looking forward to joining you at your 50th Parkrun on the 26th. I’m working on Oldgirlruns too. you never know......

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🤸‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️👏👏🏆🎖

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy - I'll be with you in spirit at the GSR!

Yes I'm looking forward to it too - can't believe I've done that many!

[Coddfish Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Good luck on your 50th. We will be with you in spirit in Tokyo!

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to Coddfish]

Thanks - any parkruns over there ?

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Ooh yes, and true to style they are trying to join it, with the aussies no doubt.

[Coddfish Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Yes - parkrun only launched in Japan in May 19 and there are already 7 events up and running. We have identified one we think we can get to, Futakotamagawa. More likely to do it on the 2nd weekend of our trip when we will be a bit more acclimatised to the heat and humidity. Fingers crossed a Japanese parkrun and England winning the world cup all in one day.

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to Coddfish]

That would be a double to remember!

[Coddfish Graduate10]

Pity you are not doing the GSR. Unfortunately I think the entries filled up awhile ago.

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to Coddfish]

Not really an 'event' person - but who knows one day?

[Coddfish Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Says the man who runs parkrun!

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to Coddfish]

You've got me there!😀

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

Congratulations on the 10 miles and that parkrun PB, your plan is paying off nicely.

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks UNM - yes, nice when things work out as you hope

[Katnap Graduate10]

Well done JP 😄💪🏃🏃🏃👏👏👏

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to Katnap]

Thanks Katnap 😀

[Runningroni Graduate10]

Well done you and at an enviable pace.

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to Runningroni]

Thanks RR

[Fabulous450 Graduate10]

🤩🤩🤩! Massive well done Jonathan! 😁 That’s a phenomenal achievement! That pace for 10 miles?....well.....brilliant! 🥇

Your Parkrun PB is amazing too! I imagine there’s going to be a fair few more PB’s on the way too. 🤗❤️

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

Thanks Fab450 - I was rather pleased with myself!😀

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

You deserve to be! 😁❤️

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10]

Great job. Well done!

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to Maddee_6333]

Thanks Maddee

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Brilliant Jonathan...Huge Well Done 👌👏👏😊xx

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thanks BBR!

[Run46 Graduate10]

Wowee Jonathan, you don't mess about when you say you're gonna do something!

Brilliant, well done...a 10K next week will seem like a walk in the park after a 10 miler!

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to Run46]

Thanks Run46 - well perhaps a run in the park! 😋

[Run46 Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

👍😆