This week – and today in particular, saw me pretty much smash my personal best at the Half Marathon. I complete Fleet Half in 1 hour and 37 mins (17 secs…) the course was actually 13.28 miles from start to finish, so I might even be able to claim a 1hr 36 minutes half marathon. This has beaten my previous PB by about 3 minutes. I started the race thinking that I would try to take it easy, and not try to hammer a PB as I did not want to risk injury. Once the miles started to drop in at 7min 20 secs per mile, I started to believe that I could keep it up, and keep it up I did!!
Feeling OK now as well (writing this about 6 hours after the event). I think it was worth it pushing myself. I quickly got into the mindset that it was now or never. I have never been this prepared for running in my life, so really put the effort in. Might need more that 1 day rest this week….
Did not hit the target miles this week, as the race was (only…) 13 miles, and the training plan was asking for a longer run, but will make that up through the coming week.
Have now hit 40% of the sponsorship target. Huge thank-you to all those who have donated. Really means everything to me as I prepare for the race. If you have not had the chance and would like to donate – please goto http://www.justgiving.com/Ian-and-Robin-do-London
Week 11 Target -> 49
Week 11 Actual -> 41.5
BMI 24:69, Weight 75.6 KG (11 stone 12.7 lbs) – it still goes down!!!
5 weeks (35 days) to go!!!!
The Song that made sure I got some of the big midweek miles done.. :..
Feel Good Inc by the Gorillaz
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