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Just done my second Parkrun this morning :-) Improved my time by nearly 2 minutes!! At that rate of improvement I shall be at world record pace in about 9 weeks time (about mid-May). That is how it works isn't it?

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well done that is a great improvement :D

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Well done JC Superstar :-D xxx

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No John, you'll be at world record pace in less than 9 weeks. You've assumed that your rate of improvement is linear. It isn't it's exponential. This week was a 2 minute saving - next will be 4 and the week after at least 8 ;)

Can I have your autograph before you are world famous - having blown Mo Farah into a dismal 2nd...

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Hi Adam. Glad to know I'm not the only one running in an alternative universe :-)

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And if you keep going at that rate, you'll be back on the couch because you'll be finishing your runs before you start them ;) !

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If only... Well done on smashing your PB!

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