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You can see from the pic how hot I got, and I’m someone who loves the heat normally.

The entire run was in heart rate zones 1&2. I really wasn’t feeling it to begin with and felt sluggish. And this was very hard work. I’ve set my maximum heart rate at 183bpm as that’s the highest I seem to have hit on my runs. It certainly seems nearer the mark, as I was able to run in the low zones, while still having to watch my heart rate from going too high.

So 50min, 4.64k, average pace 10.50min/km, max pace 6.64min/km and average HR 128bpm (though it shouldn’t have gone over 127)

It really was hot and humid. It was a relief to run along the river for a while, with a cool breeze coming off the water.

Running that slowly for that long is actually more tiring than running fast, and I was getting cramp in my left calf towards the end of the session. But something magical happened after about 40mins, and I began to feel as if I was floating along, and as if my body was in the right stance, everything flowing smoothly.

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Agelesslass profile image
AgelesslassMetric Marathon

Lovely photo Flick, you did really well. I’m dead jel as I’m still suffering with back pain. Keep going girl, you’re brill👍👍

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Aw, thank you 😊❤️ I really hope your back gets better soon. Back pain wears you down xx

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Snuffy_THalf Marathon

Cool leggings. I might give this HR training ago. I bought a polar HR monitor years ago, I haven't used it much though. You seem to be getting on with it, its interesting to read other people's training. I've been lagging behind after HM in February. I'm finding 5k a slog now. ! I'm planning on a parkrun tomorrow.

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Leggings are by Sturdy by Design. They have some brilliant ones. I’m finding this training plan really useful. When you choose the plan, it downloads to Polar Flow and each day’s run is on your watch, you just have to start it and watch the colour of the zone you should be in.

I’ve been wondering how I will feel after the HM is done. Do you feel unmotivated or is it tiredness after the build up to your HM?

I hope your parkrun goes well

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply to

You feel like doing another one of course. And another. But that's probably where I went wrong, so don't be so easily led 😀. Personally I always need another goal. It may be another race, or it may be a virtual monthly distance challenge but I definitely need a goal and a plan. It's not for everyone, but does work for me.

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I seem to fluctuate between a bit of motivation and just running for the sheer joy of it

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathon in reply to

I think I am weird, Flick, in that I don’t think I need a goal to motivate me to run. Although I am enjoying my HM training, and looking forward to the race (with a bit of trepidation thrown in for good measure), I am equally looking forward to not following a plan again, and just doing my own thing.

You are doing fab on your plan, I admire you. You are right, slower running is more tiring on the legs; I have noticed this on my long runs, where I have dialled back on pace. But getting stronger, so getting less ouchy now. 😁

Sadie-runs xxx

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I’m mostly the same as you. Im doing the plan so that I can get round on the day! But I’m looking forward to my free spirited runs again. Xxx

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator in reply to

You feel invincible...and your legs feel really light.. I seemed to skip along after my HM on my first run...x

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That’s wonderful xxx

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Snuffy_THalf Marathon in reply to

I went around Italy in a campervan for 5 weeks and ate too much..! I have put on about 6lbs, slowed me right down.

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Sounds like fun though :)

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OldflossAdministrator

Just glowing..well done you!

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Thank you lovely x

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to

I am wondering Flick... whether to look at the Polar10K plan for my September run?

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I don’t know how it works without the Polar watch, if it will send to another watch or if you have to note the plan before the run

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to

I will do some research xx

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👍🏼😊❤️

Katnap profile image
KatnapMarathon

😁 I feel like I could do with a slow jog or two in zone 2. I always end up getting carried away!

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It kind of goes against instinct, but it’s good training 😊

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