gypsylee wrote: » Thanks so much everyone for the support. Its from reading all the posts and threads on here and getting loads of tips and lots of hard work that has improved my times since I started running.
gypsylee wrote: » Saturday 4th November - Clane 10 km Run PB Alert - Chip Time: 1.01.57. A PB of just under three minutes. Thrilled to bits. Strava Stats: Time: 1.01.53 Distance: 10.1 km. Splits: 6.03, 5.55, 6.03, 6.16, 6.11, 5.59, 6.09, 6.24, 6.04, 5.52, 5.50 (0.1). I started with the intention of 6.20 splits with the hope of pushing on in the last three km if I had some energy left. The weather was perfect, blue sky, wee bit nippy which I love and no wind (even better!). Started too quick as per usual but it felt fine. I usually have a bit of a mental wobble during a 10km around the 7 km mark where I stop, blow my nose, start walking etc. but I was determined to run the whole race. I ran my best run ever mentally, cleared my mind of all thoughts, focused on my breathing and just getting from one kilometre to the next. It was a lovely route, two hills, one at 2 km and one around 8 but relatively flat otherwise. Quiet country roads. I loved the route. I could not have asked for a better run, I pushed hard to get under the 1.04 time and it paid off. Maybe a sub-60 will be possible next year but happy with my time for now. Next up is The Gingerbread Run on the 19th. Putting no pressure on myself for that run, just going to enjoy it.
Baby75 wrote: » Good Luck on Saturday and most of all enjoy it
gypsylee wrote: » Tuesday 19th September Was looking forward to getting back at it after weeks of not doing very much training. Enjoyed this one. Time: 33.30. Distance: 5.4 km. Splits: 6.06, 6.05, 6.11, 6.17, 6.18, 6.06 (0.4)Friday 22nd September Got out for this run straight after work. It was very warm. Time: 29.30. Distance: 4.9 km (stopped too soon!) Splits: 5.52, 5.51, 5.58, 6.08, 6.05.Sunday 24th September - Naas Town 10km Run I only decided on Saturday to run this one as I had intended doing an LSR of 10 km on Sunday so might as well do it for a charity run and get some bling! I ran it as a LSR but of course I set out too quick, got very warm by 5 km and it was a run/walk for the rest of the course. The route was grand but I was disappointed at the finish as there was no goody bags left and more importantly no water left for us slower runners. Other than that it was a great event. Time: 1.07.32 Distance: 10.2 km Splits: 5.55, 6.10, 6.16, 6.36, 6.32, 7.03, 6.50, 6.57, 6.55, 7.04, 6.21 (0.2). I am going to start a Half Marathon plan this week and see how that pans out over the next few weeks.
gypsylee wrote: » Thanks Baby75. I did my first Half at the Rock & Roll in August. I was disappointed with the time, had a mental block half way through and finished in 2 hour 44 minutes. I really want to improve on that time, get down near 2.30 so hoping the cooler weather of November at The Gingerbread Run might help. I have registered for the 10km but thinking of changing to the Half Marathon. Will decide in a few weeks.
gypsylee wrote: » Thursday 24th August Sarah O'Donoghue Memorial 5 km Run. This run was at 6.30 p.m. and was my first evening time race. Weather was perfect for it. It was a 2.5 km out and back. I decided to give it my all and see how I got on, hoping not to die in the last km. Strava did not work for me but my official chip time is 29.17. My second fastest 5 km run. Was delighted to get under 30 minutes. Great event, lovely food and beautiful bling.Sunday 27th August Round Towers GAA Club Kildare 5 km run for St. John's Ward. This was the event that my sister wanted to run as her first 5 km. As I had done the training runs with her I decided to run with her to encourage her (although she called it nagging!!). We had done the route a few times and our best time was 46 minutes. We were delighted to finish in 43.33. I had hoped to get it done in 45 minutes so was happy with this time. Another lovely medal for the collection.
