An unplanned 8k

[sTrongFuse]

As I ran yesterday, 10k in fact, today should have been a rest day. Having gone for a walk around one of the nearby country estates, the weather was still lovely when I got home, so decided a short run wouldn't hurt.

Not quite sure when 8k became a "short" run, bit there you go.

The bizarre thing I find is that despite trying to run slowly, I averaged 6;27/km; with my fastest kilometre being 5:45/km. Last year, anything quicker than around 7:30/km would have been me flat out, downhill with a strong following wind; today, even when I'm consciously trying, I find it almost impossible to consistently run slower than 7:00/km.

I am still constantly amazed by the fact that not only can I run so much further than I could a year ago, but also the fact that I can run faster with much more ease for longer than I could possibly have imagined.

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That's brilliant! All those challenges and all those runs have got you to this position. What a great feeling the result of all your hard work is.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Brilliant run again. Great to hear your speed has increased over the year. I’m happily running with average 7.15/k having started c25k last August. Maybe if we don’t go into total lockdown I too will see my speed improve. You are inspiring me. Happy running 🤗

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

No wonder you got out and ran again the weather yesterday was beautiful. Nice to make the most of it and what better way than to go for a run🌞🏃‍♂️