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Darth Vader Goes Running

Ok so slight exageration but that is how I sounded on tonights run! Me finks that the cold is still there! HR was also high - average of 187 which is a good 10 beats up I guess.

Over all so much better than of late, with better pace, more consistent pace and no stopping for stretching calves. So I was really pleased aim was to do 4m and I did 4.125m in 53:57 so happy pixie. Best pace (excluding Fetch 1) bar just 1 run (and that was only 40mins) this month. Last 2 50mins runs have been 3.75 in 50mins and 3.9 in 52 so that shows the improvement.

Question is why?
Rest - week off on hols?
New shoes?
10 mins walking warm up?

Don't know and don't care 'cos the shower is calling!

Comments

Leon said…
Nowt like a good rest to improve things Pix

:o)

Good run btw

xx
Anonymous said…
Weleomc back Pixie. It sounds like the rest to me...but whatever the reason its a very positive you. Go Pixie!
Evil Pixie said…
{beams}
just hope it continues!
Legs are now saying "you've run!"
Leon said…
whisper to them...

"Yes - and you will be again"

and smile at them..
:-D
XFR Bear said…
Isn't Darth Vader about six foot six??

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