That was a successful run. Just like last week I kept with the main group on the flat and downhill sections but found it hard to keep up on the hills.
After the link road path we turned left and climbed up the hill towards the roundabout. They left me there and I was about 100m behind them for the next few miles. Just after Cooden, they took a right turn a couple of streets before the Bexhill seafront. Of course I was tired by now and wondered why I was heading towards Beachy Head so I cut down the steps onto the beach and the coast path. The beach slowed me and even the coast path was covered in pebbles after the storm so that took it out of my legs. I was slower along the seafront back to parkrun start than last week as i was on my own. However I was pleased when I checked my watch that I had done just over sixteen miles at eight minute mile pace despite the hills and the detour on the beach.
I had taken two gels on the run and was well hydrated when we started but didn’t drink during the run.
Ashley had made cakes so with that energy boost I set off again and ran to the big wheel and back at ten minute mile pace. I ran nearly 21 miles in 1 hour 55’. Very pleased.
Blimey, that was impressive. You’ve done some big marathon paced sessions now, to the point I think we just need to be a little bit careful. If we build too much cumulative fatigue you’ll arrive at Seville burnt out, so just bear that in mind as we go forward. I’ve tweaked this weeks training and this Sunday the easy run should be done much slower. Perhaps joining the other group is sensible to avoid burning yourself out. All that said. Brilliant running. And further proof you are in good shape heading into Seville.
Coach Simon 🍊
