10 Mins WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 2)
5 Miles @ 5 Mile Pace (RPE: 5-9)
10 Mins CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
5 miles is a really tough distance to get right. Rest assured, this is tough. The first mile is so important, don’t go off too quick and you’ll set yourself up for a strong race.
Brilliant race this. Don’t worry if you still get nervous, that’s normal. But you have the experience of doing this now. Plus you’re a Hastings Runner and key member of Team Orange now so all those other members will be routing for you. My trusty pace sheet has you down at 5:27 per km, for a time of 43 minutes and 45 seconds. Don’t worry too much about that pace, it’s just a guide. All you can do is your best. And if you approach any race with that attitude, then you can’t go far wrong. The time won’t determine whether this is a success of a failure. If you run with a smile on your face and give it your best, then it’s a success regardless of what the clock says when you cross the line. Very best of luck Kirsty. You got this.
Target Time: 43:45 Target Pace: 5:27
