Project Joker
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Aug 2022
10:59pm, 24 Aug 2022
6,620 posts
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Fenland Flier
At least you're managing to get some running done then, helping to keep some sanity 
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Aug 2022
12:53pm, 27 Aug 2022
1,939 posts
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RooA
Got exactly the same time as I started with. Had a decent feeling run really but just... no dice. Quite disappointing after being so committed to it. Couldn't even match the fast time I did as a tempo run one week. Just straight back to 24.10. Ach. |
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Aug 2022
6:42pm, 27 Aug 2022
6,643 posts
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Fenland Flier
Don't be too disappointed Roo. Was it the same course as last time? Was there more people? There are any number of factors that could have hindered a better time.
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Aug 2022
9:29pm, 27 Aug 2022
1,940 posts
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RooA
Same course, I had more company though but should have spurred me on as was battling for 2nd and 3rd Lady with two young lassies! Have had good feedback on my blog. I think the main problem is that I've been doing long runs and general running volume to train for a half marathon too... which is in two weeks so am at peak volume now. Plus just being female and the timing being off I reckon. I'm going to re-try after the half and a week or so to recover after that. So there are Reasons but I was still hoping for better because apparently I'm an optimist at heart! |
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Aug 2022
1:04am, 28 Aug 2022
6,648 posts
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Fenland Flier
Tbh that bodes really well for a week or two's time after the half, good luck with both (not that you will need it).
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Aug 2022
9:47am, 28 Aug 2022
1,941 posts
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RooA
👍
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Sep 2022
12:41pm, 4 Sep 2022
470 posts
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Wezza
Final.week. Played 17 jokers so far😃. Just been out for (unplanned) threshold. Will try for a full 3 aces this last week, go for an improved 5k time, rejoin and do it properly. |
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Sep 2022
1:42pm, 4 Sep 2022
6,701 posts
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Fenland Flier
Good luck Wezza. I've played several jokers myself this time through and I'm a little disappointed in myself. Another joker this week for another interval session unfortunately. In fact I should go and update my jokers and aces. Good luck for next Sunday RooA |
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Sep 2022
2:10pm, 4 Sep 2022
1,948 posts
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RooA
Thanks FF! You must be getting close to your ten weeks being done now? I did parkrun with the dog yesterday and although we got a slow time overall (because I kept stopping to dunk him in the river or let him walk a bit as it was quite hot for dogs) the bits where I was running felt good and the pace was good. So I do think once the half is done and I'm rested I'll realise the benefits of the Joker. Good luck with your last week, Wezza. |
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Sep 2022
2:40pm, 4 Sep 2022
6,704 posts
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Fenland Flier
I have a couple more weeks to go yet Roo. My attempt should be Saturday 24th but I have a 10k the following week so I'm unsure whether to try or not. I probably will because it's only 5k and a weeks rest should be enough recovery for a 10k.
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