Parkrun Maidenhead - 25.02.2017
So much for me doing more frequent Parkruns. Nearly 2 months later though, I made it.
It was a fairly Ok morning weatherwise for the time of year. Shorts and a long sleeved top were enough.
I decided again to keep a steady pace, trying to remain controlled and not struggling. My Garmin averaged about 7 minute miles initially and settled down to 7:10. I felt comfortable there, so maintained that speed for the two laps.
I overtook a few people on the second lap, and after the small incline, sprinted for home finishing with a 7:08 pace.
Disappointed that this speed only gave me 35th place, my worst ever, but glad I'm managing to stick to my plan and not chase faster times just for the sake of it. I would like to try a 7:05 pace next time I think if the conditions are right.
I came 35th out of 262 in a time of 22:32 - my slowest Parkrun to date, again.
Links:
Parkrun and news with photo here or Flickr
Strava
So much for me doing more frequent Parkruns. Nearly 2 months later though, I made it.
It was a fairly Ok morning weatherwise for the time of year. Shorts and a long sleeved top were enough.
I decided again to keep a steady pace, trying to remain controlled and not struggling. My Garmin averaged about 7 minute miles initially and settled down to 7:10. I felt comfortable there, so maintained that speed for the two laps.
I overtook a few people on the second lap, and after the small incline, sprinted for home finishing with a 7:08 pace.
Disappointed that this speed only gave me 35th place, my worst ever, but glad I'm managing to stick to my plan and not chase faster times just for the sake of it. I would like to try a 7:05 pace next time I think if the conditions are right.
I came 35th out of 262 in a time of 22:32 - my slowest Parkrun to date, again.
Links:
Parkrun and news with photo here or Flickr
Strava
