I ran in a 10K race today as part of my long marathon training schedule - I was supposed to be able to do it in 1hour 18mins but I managed to do it in 1hour13. This tells me that so far my fitness level is ahead of schedule for my "proposed' marathon in July next year - but also warns me that I have to start slowing down now over longer distances. I pushed a bit too hard today really - couldn't help myself because it was "only" 10K but would not be able to keep up that energy level for longer. My next fitness race test is a 15K in early December ( when it will be starting to get VERY hot). My new "Legionnaires running cap" worked well today to keep the sun off my face.
Ahead of schedule: I ran in a 10K race... - Fun Beyond 10K & ...
Ahead of schedule
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Good time for you Bazza1234, take it easy, I assume you live in the southern hemisphere when you say December will be getting very hot, certainly not the UK where it will be getting cold and dark, where I stay in Scotland its pitch dark in December shortly after 4pm
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Brillant progress Bazza and look forward to reading it.
You possess good turn over anyway and I can imagine that is then difficult to reign in.But as you say it has to be.
Pleased about your cap.Gosh for a Scot in Australia 🇦🇺 that is certainly required.
Do not much like a cap, but found this year the combination of the cap and my normal prescription glasses the most comfortable shade for my eyes. My proper shades alone for sunlight protection I find less comfortable, because I feel more blind.🤔 Of course I am not, but it will take time to acclimatise.We are into winter again and early morning head torch running.Not sure yet if or when I am going to try that.
Sorry Bazza, went off on one,very pleased for you and your excellent progress,the training is a marathon alright and a challenge to be enjoyed.
Take good care of you.💥🏃♂️💥👏👏🔥
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This is all sounding wonderfully positive.😊
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Good going Bazzer 💪. We are cooling down now so running is getting easier I noticed how fresh it was out there on my long run Makes life much more comfortable. I don’t envy you 😮
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Well done. Hey, it was an organised race and you want to give it your best, so enjoy the moment.