Virtual London Marathon Week 12 Run 4 - Littlehampton 10K completed

[David_G]

hi everyone,

I’m pleased to report that I completed the Littlehampton 10K this morning as part of my marathon training.

It was breezy but not cold on the south coast, with the breeze blowing inland from the sea. This meant that some parts of the course were easier than others!

It was a well-organised event and lots of runners from my running club took part, with some brave souls even running over 10 miles to get there! Having the support of my running friends really helped and the crowds were great too.

For those that are interested in stats, I finished the event in 1:10:34,according to Strava and my first 6 km were done in about 7:30/km, with the final 4 km being run at a progressively faster pace. I ran the last km in 6:06 and got lots of cheers at the finish line, many of which were from my running club friends.

Overall it was a very satisfying day and it’s great to know I can run faster when I feel the need - a great confidence-booster for the marathon in 4 weeks!

[misswobble Marathon]

Yay! Way to go David 💪👍🙂🌪🥰🏅

Sets you up nicely for your marathon 😀

Well done. I hope you’re feeling good 👍

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Thanks misswobble I’m feeling quite happy with how the training has been going. 😊 I don’t think I’ll do another really long run before the marathon, but I’m aiming for a half marathon distance next weekend before I start tapering over the following 3 weeks 🏃‍♂️

[misswobble Marathon in reply to David_G]

Good plan. The taper is such a positive thing I reckon. It marks the cut off point between training and the event proper. You reduce distance now, you tick over with shorter recovery runs, some cross training, and start planning logistics if you’ve not already done so Eat well, sleep good and dream about the day 🙂👍🏅

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Nice one David! I’d say your preparation for the Marathon and GSR is going perfectly! 👏👏👏👏

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I hope so cheekychipmunks 😀🤞

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

David, very well done, that’s brilliant and what lovely bling,

[Cowladyrunning Marathon]

Congratulations David_G that sounds a great level of fitness to be at. 👍 Glad you have plenty of support to motivate you too.

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Well done David - the training’s going well! 🙂 Solid 10k in the bag and a nice new piece of bling to add to the collection!👍🙂🏅

[Week7 Half Marathon]

Pleased to hear that it went so well!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Good run David; you clearly had plenty left in the tank when you finished. It feels as though you have this well under control👏👏👏👏

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Well done David. That time was much better than Vitality London 10000, which reflects your full recovery from injury. A lovely medal too.

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy5 it’s been a long road back from injury so I’m taking things easy now before marathon day (apart from a half marathon distance next weekend 🤣)

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to David_G]

Apart from a HM 🤣🤣

[Frenc Half Marathon]

Well done there David_G ! Sounds like a great confidence booster and fun at the same time. Nice bling 💍😊.

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Great running David!! 😁

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

What a great way to finish a race!!! Nice job!

[GTFC Marathon]

Awesome mate. Keep this confidence. You're going places 👏👏👏👏👏