Training Log Archive: Badger

Valentine's 10k race - Chessington. This was planned as a Tempo run, rather than a proper all-out racing attempt, given the long run yesterday - I often find Tempos quite tough, so thought it might be easier to do in a race. It went ok - a bit slower than my recent 8km tempos, but there were a few ups and downs, so not too bad considering the recent high mileage. At least I managed a fairly consistent effort throughout (allowing for the inclines) although I was fading a bit in the last few km. Finished 11 seconds quicker than when I last did this race 3 years ago (but much better paced), and only 14 seconds slower than my (poor) 10km PB, which I'd like to have another crack at beating soon - I've got another couple of 10km races planned in the marathon build-up.

Results - 23rd out of 429

Hyde Park

Bushy Park/Richmond Park/Thames path. Extension of last week's long route to continue round the towpath from Kingston to Hampton Court bridges - great 22-mile route, and felt really good throughout. I'll probably only do one run longer than this in training this time - planning a 24-miler in about 3 weeks time - so good that this is feeling so comfortable at this stage.

Hyde Park

Home from work. I don't generally like running after work if I can help it - always feel a bit more tired - but the full run home from work is starting to feel easier every time at the moment, this flew by.

Jumped off train at Wimbledon station, run into work from there - good medium-length route.