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Negative splits and getting faster makes me happy πŸ™‚

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Run46Half Marathon
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I think there must be something to this idea that running longer distances and hills improves your pace.

Usually I'm slower than usual on my evening runs coz of the dark, and damp pavements but today was a good run...I love a good run πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘

I'm finally starting to realise that rest is important too, so after running 10 miles on Sunday I decided to give myself 3 full rest days 😱 without a run to ease my aching legs fully before heading out again...I think it worked!

Did I mention how much I love a good runπŸ˜…

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AlMorr profile image
AlMorrHalf Marathon

Congratulations on that 10 mile run, no harm on giving yourself a three day break. So glad you like running πŸƒπŸΎ. 😊

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Run46Half Marathonβ€’ in reply toAlMorr

Thanks Al πŸ‘πŸ˜Š

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon

Good stuff Run46. The hills and long distance runs have helped my speed over 5k too. I sometimes take a bit of a breather in the 4th K to leave enough energy for a quicker finish...especially at Park Run where there some sneaky people around who like to pass you on the line 😊

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Run46Half Marathonβ€’ in reply toBeachcomber66

Lol, little sneaks...you've got their number πŸ˜‰

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toRun46

Oh yes !!πŸ‘€

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Sandie1961Half Marathon

Isn’t it great when it works out like that? Perfect negative splits and a great pace. Well done πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

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Run46Half Marathonβ€’ in reply toSandie1961

Thanks Sandie...I'll bank this one to remember when I have a difficult run! πŸ˜‰The good ones definatly outweigh the bad πŸ˜€

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CantstopmenowHalf Marathon

Brilliant. Amazing progress in such a short time. πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸ˜.

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Run46Half Marathonβ€’ in reply toCantstopmenow

Thanks CSMN, we've both come a long way this year, it's a great journey πŸ˜€πŸŽ‰

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon

That looks like an absolutely perfect run! Rest days are so important - it takes confidence to rest for more than a standard day between runs, but once you have that confidence there are a host of benefits to be had πŸ™‚ - none better than a good run!

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Run46Half Marathonβ€’ in reply tolinda9389

Thanks Linda, I'm learning with a lot of advice from you guys to steer me in the right direction 😊

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Deals1Metric Marathon

πŸ‘ πŸ‘ Good run πŸƒ

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Run46Half Marathonβ€’ in reply toDeals1

Thanks πŸ™‚

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roseabiUltramarathon

Ooh, that's a pretty graph ❀️❀️❀️

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Run46Half Marathonβ€’ in reply toroseabi

Lol, I thought so too 😍

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon

Nice negative splits Run46! πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Run46Half Marathonβ€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

Thanks CCM πŸ‘πŸ˜€

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Couchpotato2Marathon

what lovely negative splits, well done!

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Run46Half Marathonβ€’ in reply toCouchpotato2

Thanks CP πŸ™‚πŸ‘

Whatsapp profile image
WhatsappHalf Marathon

Well done. No doubt the three day break put some freshness back into your legs too!

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Run46Half Marathonβ€’ in reply toWhatsapp

Thanks...and yes, I think you're right about that πŸ‘

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