Has anybody noticed at times in their running /training life that their fitness takes a sudden leap upwards rather than a gradual increase? This last week, I've felt much better, much faster and stronger. Two minutes off my 10k time, a 5K PB on Wednesday (35 second improvement) of 31:23 and a strong interval training run.
Today it was Parkrun. I ran a strong steady pace, fast for me, and I felt GOOD right to the end. Passed more people than usual and finished in.......30:54!!!!!
Yeah it's happening for me at the moment too! I knocked another 38 seconds off my 5k time last night! I can't believe it. it's a brilliant feeling!!! Well done!!!! You'll get that sub 30! I'm on 37 now! Chasing a 35! Can't believe I'm saying this!!!!
Difficult to say. I tend to think that the progress is quite gradual but that as you gain confidence you are able/willing to extract more from your potential i.e. the mental side enhances the physical.
No, I'd been thinking something similar - I think it may be technique improving. My feet and breathing are synchronised now, and it seems to take less effort to run.
Thats good to hear Steve. You will only get faster - it's the way it is, providing you keep at it. It's such a buzz to know when you've managed to beat a previous best time isn't it? Keep it up dude!
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you will crack that 30 in no time 
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