Staplehurst 10 Miler

LOAD: 600

10 Min WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 2)

10 Miles @ 10 Mile Pace (RPE: 4-8)

10 Min CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

A quiet time of the year in terms of races so plenty of appeal for this race. Mainly flat around local country lanes with one pretty brutal climb at 10k, so be prepared for that. A cheeky walk break is excused at that point. But it does mean a nice downhill finish and should allow for a good time. CLICK HERE to view the route.

My trust pace sheet is telling me 9:30 per mile is about right at the moment for you. The key is making sure you don’t set off quicker than that, even though it should feel relatively comfortable for the first 4 or 5 miles. The hill at 6 miles look pretty brutal and will inevitably slow us down, but then hopefully there will be enough left in the tank to finish strongly.

Coach Simon

FEEDBACK

7 ENJOYMENT

RPE

9:40/mile

PACE

This was quite a toughie near the end! The hill wasn’t as long as I thought so probably walked too much then when I realised I was off target gave up a little but still happy with my time and a 10 mile PB 😊

Klare Beecroft

Congrats on the PB. The only thing I would say, based on this feedback is change the narrative. So rather than give up if you fall behind pace, use it as fuel to increase your determination. This is how I approached it. I was on pace for 5 miles, then suddenly 70 seconds behind. But that was when I reset the challenge, can I make up those 70 seconds in 3 miles and suddenly pick up my pace? I’m glad to say the answer was yes. Was it easy? God know, I was on my limit, but actually really enjoyed watching my splits and knowing I was getting closer and closer to my target. Anyhow, that’s enough about me 🙄 well done on the PB, that’s a great way to finish the year.