London Winter Run completed!

[David_G]

I’d decided to Jeff this one, following my recovery plan and as agreed with my Cardiac team ❤️‍🩹 The run was successful and, even though I wasn’t worried about my time, I still finished at an average pace of 7:48/km. I’m going to continue Jeffing on my longer runs as that seems to work for me (and satisfies the Cardiac team too!) Although the course was obviously accurately measured, Strava said I ran 10.37 km. The ‘plus’ side was that, once I saw the finish line I had enough left in the tank to finish strongly and apparently completed the final 0.37km at a pace of 6:11/km. I’m pleased with that!

Everyone was very friendly and the atmosphere was great! Although I didn’t have any problems with baggage drop, a couple of friends who were taking part mentioned the slowness of reclaiming their bags. That’s the last thing I’d want after a long run 😒

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Well done David - great achievement given all you’ve been through! 🙂🏃🏽

Yes, my Garmin recorded 10.25k. I think these courses are measured ‘shortest route’ but of course in a mass event like this we have lots of moving around folk and are often running wide around bends on meandering routes so we tend to run a little more.

All in all, a good day out and beautiful bling!🙂

[Oldfloss Administrator]

Yeayayayayayayaya ! You did it!!! Awesome Sauce! Rest up now... well deserved ! xxx

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Oldfloss I’ll be having an early night, I think! 😴

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to David_G]

You should... what a super time you got too!! I hope I do as well on the Monsal trail 10K in April!!! I am thrilled for you. x

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon]

well done David x

[Mudita11 Half Marathon]

That’s brilliant David. The bling is great isn’t it? My Garmin made it 10.45 km though my old Apple watch says under 10k though I think the gps is not too good on it.

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to Mudita11]

Thanks Mudita11 I’m very impressed with the bling! 🏅As for GPS/Garmin, I suspect the huge buildings round the route don’t help. As Sandraj39 mentioned earlier, it’s often the case that we can’t run the ‘ideal’ line because of other runners, obstructions etc. so we’re unlikely to get the exact distance. I did the Chichester 10K earlier this month and that came out at precisely 10K on Strava. Most of it was on Goodwood Motor Racing circuit though and there were far fewer competitors, so there were no issues with buildings or overcrowding! 😊👍’

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Woohoo David! A very successful day out for you. Jeff was your friend clearly! I’m so happy for you, and here’s to many more races. 😀

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Congratulations David. That must be intensely satisfying on so many levels. What a great come back 😊

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Awesome effort David. You have found a way which works and that you enjoy. Brilliant job.👍

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

That sounds a great success David_G . Jeffing 10k after what you’ve been through is no mean feat. A lovely bit of bling so well deserved, ❄️⛄️🐧

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Congratulations on a great run David_G ! 😁🏃‍♂️💪xxx

[RunWillie Metric Marathon]

Well done David_G - Finishing strong is the best feeling 😍

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon]

Congratulations David. Sounds like a great run and a strategy that worked perfectly for you. Onward and upward!

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

That's great to read David, a really good time too 😀

[Joster Half Marathon]

Well done to you, sounds like you've got a race formula that works a treat! Delighted it all worked out so well for you.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

You and your cardiac team must be thrilled. Your base line fitness and running must have given your recovery a huge boost and was probably much faster than if you didn't have it.

Well done David, a true victory on all levels 💪

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks Irishprincess I’m looking forward to showing the Cardiac Team how I got on, particularly the heart rate! ❤️

I’m sure my baseline fitness helped my survival in the first place and has contributed hugely to the pace of my recovery ❤️‍🩹

I’m not sure I’d have recovered as well as I have without the support of family and my running friends, both on here and my running club and from the Parkrun community!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to David_G]

They’ll be using you as a perfect example of why to start running!

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon]

Well done David. A great challenge and achievement. I'll bet you're still grinning. 😊

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon]

That’s truly a remarkable achievement considering all the rubbish you’ve had to deal with David. Well done. Stay strong fella 👍💪