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

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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!😀

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cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksGraduate10

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

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

JonathanP profile image
JonathanPGraduate10 in reply tocheekychipmunks

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

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply toJonathanP

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

JonathanP profile image
JonathanPGraduate10 in reply toDexy5

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

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TailChaserGraduate10

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 profile image
JonathanPGraduate10 in reply toTailChaser

Thanks TC I shall - ha ha!😀

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JaoJaoGraduate10

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

JonathanP profile image
JonathanPGraduate10 in reply toJaoJao

Thanks JaoJao - I think the intervals have definitely helped

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grumpyoldgirl

Woohoo, well done JP!

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JonathanPGraduate10 in reply togrumpyoldgirl

Thanks GOG!

Jell6 profile image
Jell6Graduate10

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

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JonathanPGraduate10 in reply toJell6

Thanks Jell6!

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IrishprincessGraduate10

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

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JonathanPGraduate10 in reply toIrishprincess

Thanks IP - yes it's paid dividends!

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Beachcomber66Graduate10

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. 👏👏👏👏🥇

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JonathanPGraduate10 in reply toBeachcomber66

Sorry - replied below

JonathanP profile image
JonathanPGraduate10

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

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over61andstilltryingGraduate10

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!

🎓🍾🥂🏅🏃🏻🤸🏻‍♂️🏃🏻🤸🏻‍♂️🏃🏻🤸🏻‍♂️👏🏻👍🌟 💥⚡️🎉😊

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JonathanPGraduate10 in reply toover61andstilltrying

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.

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over61andstilltryingGraduate10 in reply toJonathanP

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 profile image
JonathanPGraduate10 in reply toover61andstilltrying

Not if I have anything to do with it!😋

over61andstilltrying profile image
over61andstilltryingGraduate10 in reply toJonathanP

🤣 Isn't that what they all say!?

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Dexy5Graduate10

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 profile image
JonathanPGraduate10 in reply toDexy5

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!

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CoddfishGraduate10 in reply toJonathanP

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

JonathanP profile image
JonathanPGraduate10 in reply toCoddfish

Thanks - any parkruns over there ?

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy5Graduate10 in reply toJonathanP

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

Coddfish profile image
CoddfishGraduate10 in reply toJonathanP

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 profile image
JonathanPGraduate10 in reply toCoddfish

That would be a double to remember!

Coddfish profile image
CoddfishGraduate10

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

JonathanP profile image
JonathanPGraduate10 in reply toCoddfish

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

Coddfish profile image
CoddfishGraduate10 in reply toJonathanP

Says the man who runs parkrun!

JonathanP profile image
JonathanPGraduate10 in reply toCoddfish

You've got me there!😀

UnfitNoMore profile image
UnfitNoMoreGraduate10

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

JonathanP profile image
JonathanPGraduate10 in reply toUnfitNoMore

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

Katnap profile image
KatnapGraduate10

Well done JP 😄💪🏃🏃🏃👏👏👏

JonathanP profile image
JonathanPGraduate10 in reply toKatnap

Thanks Katnap 😀

Runningroni profile image
RunningroniGraduate10

Well done you and at an enviable pace.

JonathanP profile image
JonathanPGraduate10 in reply toRunningroni

Thanks RR

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Fabulous450Graduate10

🤩🤩🤩! 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 profile image
JonathanPGraduate10 in reply toFabulous450

Thanks Fab450 - I was rather pleased with myself!😀

Fabulous450 profile image
Fabulous450Graduate10 in reply toJonathanP

You deserve to be! 😁❤️

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Maddee_6333Graduate10

Great job. Well done!

JonathanP profile image
JonathanPGraduate10 in reply toMaddee_6333

Thanks Maddee

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10

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

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JonathanPGraduate10 in reply toBluebirdrunner

Thanks BBR!

Run46 profile image
Run46Graduate10

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 profile image
JonathanPGraduate10 in reply toRun46

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

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Run46Graduate10 in reply toJonathanP

👍😆

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