According to my garmin i did a 20
Min warm up which I didn’t 🤣 but I did extend out my cool down as a bit of run walking.
I try to do that now run back for our other runners. I need to do a cool down and I’ve been out at the back many a time and appreciate people coming back for me.
Oh I’ve waffled on and not even mentioned now sure how I managed a pb. I guess the secret is go out expecting nothing. Pace dropped off on the last 2 miles but I’d banked some time. I actually think the course was too long. Initially I was out behind a few people that I’m normally faster than but I didn’t let it get in my head and just carried on how I felt comfortable. I kept thinking well I’m only supposed to be doing 9 min miling so I can slow if I need to
Why did I have this as 2 hours on the plan? You should have said something. Anyhow, congrats on the PB, superb running Lou. I think it does mark an important point about being relaxed. I think the fact you approached this race without any real expectation, played a bit part in this. So definitely something to remember going forward as it can help with running for sure. Loving being part of your journey right now. It’s the reason I got into coaching and I feel a little emotional that you’re getting to experience this, after all the hard work, but also the patience you have shown to get here. Proud of you. PS: Just hit a 150pts week 🤯 Your first ever since I started collecting data.