...Since I ran my first half marathon...
I was nervous for this run! It was windy, I saw several big fallen branches!! Hello winter. Also, I still haven't bought new headphones and I was slightly intimidated by the pace I was supposed to run this at. Never before have I managed 9 miles in under a 9 minute pace, 9.02 per mile for my fastest 9 miles. This was supposed to be at my long tempo pace of 8.53 per mile... I didn't quite make it but I wasn't too far off. Next long run is 10 miles at long tempo... I don't think I'm gonna make it!! I'll give it a good go though!
9 miles 1:20:11 average pace 8.55
Mile 1 - 8.46
Mile 2 - 9.18
Mile 3 - 8.33
Mile 4 - 8.51
Mile 5 - 9.21
Mile 6 - 8.49
Mile 7 - 9.08
Mile 8 - 8.49
Mile 9 - 8.38
I meant to do Lacey's negative splits idea but I totally forgot and set out too fast.. Might give them a go for the terrifying 10 miler! I'm not sure I dare leave all my fast miles to the end of the run but I have two 10 milers in the plan I'm following so if I miss my pace on this one I can (hopefully) rectify it on the next!
Can't believe I ran for 1 hour 20 minutes without music... That was tough! I must buy some new headphones soon as the tempo run this week is also 9 miles, minus music noooooooooooo!
Hope everyone's enjoyed the bank holiday today :-)
Caramel Apple Bars
1 week ago
that's a lot of 9s! great job. and holiday?! ummmm not over here! i want one haha
ReplyDeleteThat is fast! Well done you- take a minute to realise what your body has done for you because that is actually quite amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks guys, and Jo, you're right! I get too caught up in the numbers sometimes!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo - you go girl!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat run!! That's an awesome pace :)
ReplyDeleteWow! you must be so happy! Well done :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks guys :-) I'm sore today haha
ReplyDeleteYour speed is just amazing, I can't imagine ever running that fast. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI bet you will do Laura, you just keep getting faster and faster!
ReplyDeleteWow super speedy indeed!
ReplyDeleteI found it windy yesterday which meant my speed went up and down very much!
You did well to run without listening to anything- I love either music (or recently) podcasts to keep me going.
:) Maria
great job!!!!!!!!!!! it is a long time to be running!! i like the speed mix-in b/c it keeps you occupied (and music does the same thing). but you rocked it!! and lol for starting fast-- that's my usual MO too... just ready to get GOING and get it done, but then it sets in there's a lotta miles to go... hehehe. you did awesome!
ReplyDeletenice job chica;-)
ReplyDeleteand even better job sans the music. I actually think it's way better for your run/form to ditch the music when you can. but it took a while to be able to say/appreciate that;-)
Nice work girlfriend! I only wish there were a bank holiday for those of us across the pond!
ReplyDeleteWoot woot! Go you :D Um, an hour and 20 minutes without music?! I would DIE. Music is my motivation ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Laura,
ReplyDeleteThat is an awesome time for a 9 miler! You kept up a speedy pace! Keep it up:)