EMGP round 6 Harborough 5. One of my favourite courses and hoping to do better than my efforts at Weedon 10k.
Weather conditions were very overcast and threatening clouds looked heavy with rain but it only drizzled a little during the race.
We were directed down to the bottom lock carpark the first time we had parked there which was OK as it allowed a sort of warm up and the standing was firm unlike the muddy field.
For my +60% WAVA I needed 8:12 pace. First mile ok if around the dreaded field. Miles 2 to 3 reasonably flat and only a hint of the stitch appearing. Breathing seemed to keep at bay but something not right. Worked hard at 3 to 4 miles the long draggy climb. Felt OK but was giving it some beanz. Mile 4 to 5 backed off a little but still finding it harder work than it should be. Lap around the field really did back off. Slight niggle with the right knee.
Pleased with the effort but running this slowly shouldn't be this hard or it never used to be.

Runners 368/198
Cat. 30/37

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 7:44(7:44/m) 166/184bpm 101cal 7.77/9.62mph
2) 1m - 7:05(7:05/m) 168/173bpm 94cal 8.47/8.91mph
3) 1m - 8:01(8:01/m) 170/173bpm 108cal 7.48/8.14mph
4) 1m - 8:56(8:56/m) 171/173bpm 120cal 6.72/7.66mph
5) 1m - 8:11(8:11/m) 169/174bpm 108cal 7.33/7.83mph
6) 0.03m - 15(8:00/m) 170/171bpm 3cal 7.49/7.39mph

Split Summary
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1) 0.48m - 6:20(13:18/m) 131/172bpm 55cal 4.51/6.39mph

Congratulations on completing your 242nd parkrun and your 1st at Dishley parkrun, Loughborough today. You finished in 276th place and were the 179th male out of a field of 419 parkrunners and you came 21st in your age category VM50-54. Take a look at this week's full set of results on our website. Well done on your first parkrun. We have set this as your PB.

A plod round with the highlight being a man on a small pleasure cruise with scalloped edged canopy gently causing down the river with his two retrievers at the bow. Idilic.

A very nice parkrun around fields and along a short section of canal.

Very warm and sunny in what turned out to be the hottest day in June.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 10:43(10:43/m) 154/174bpm 119cal 5.59/5.91mph
2) 1m - 10:31(10:31/m) 141/165bpm 112cal 5.71/6.26mph
3) 1m - 10:24(10:24/m) 140/146bpm 109cal 5.76/7.2mph
4) 0.08m - 48(9:30/m) 145/147bpm 9cal 6.32/6.22mph

Round Sheffield Run 2019.

Endcliffe 18:32 / 2.8k
King of the mountains 16:59 / 2.5k
Limb Valley 12.32 / 2.5k
Eccleshall Wood 10:20 / 1.8k
Beauchief GC 16.01 / 2.5k
Chancet Woods 6:56 / 0.8k
Graves Park 11:02 / 1.4k
Lees Hall GC 7:51 / 1.3k
Meersbrooks 3:08 / 0.8k
Brincliffe 15:54 / 2.2k
Sprint Finish 1:58 / 0.4k

Dibber time for course 2:01:13
Excluded time 1:02:00
Cat. position 111th / 167

Was planning to lap and stop my Garmin but my small brain got confused after the first section so just started and stopped at stages.

With a walk from our Premier Inn of over a mile we arrived in plenty of time to collect dibbers and Fizz have a whizz. The day was bright and sunny but with a cooling breeze. The previous day was the hottest day of the year and in June.

We were the last wave to leave the start line.

Run through Endcliffe the first section my legs and ankles felt pretty round and tired. I thought it would be a tough day.

Then KOTM I was hoping to plod this all and attempted to but soon realised this wasn't going to happen with serious steepness and rough steps / trail under foot. Took one massive stumble but caught to OK.

Top and walk to next section there were some good views of Sheffield.

Then all the other stages came and went. Some great down hill sections with trail, roots through woodland. Loved these and even my knees felt good.

All climbs were OK and not stitch issues at all.

Sprint finish wasn't much of one really I was tired and legs were worn out.

Immensely great fun. Good low key event. Met Sigh and he ran brilliantly finishing well.

Best event of the year beating North Lincolnshire half marathon, just.

Split Summary
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1) 0.49m - 5:23(10:59/m) 64cal 5.46/6.74mph
2) 0.02m - 15(12:47/m) 1cal 4.7/4.84mph
3) 0.63m - 6:58(11:03/m) 78cal 5.43/6.66mph
4) 0.02m - 17(16:51/m) 1cal 3.56/6.1mph
5) 0.58m - 6:18(10:46/m) 76cal 5.57/6.32mph
6) 9.67m - 1:42:47(10:38/m) 1180cal 5.64/14.61mph

Run to Round Sheffield Run start at Endcliffe Park.

Split Summary
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1) 1.49m - 30:21(20:23/m) 141cal 2.94/66.9mph

Priors Hall loop. A recovery run of sorts after Round Sheffield Run 2019. A slow plod with walk breaks. Nothing hurt or appeared broken.
WHissendine 6 will be interesting.

Split Summary
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1) 4.14m - 48:59(11:49/m) 134/180bpm 351cal 5.08/6.49mph

Whissendine 6ix.

Runners = 264
Position = 104

A very hot and humid evening and bright sunshine.
With RSR still less than a week ago I didn't think I would manage a 60%+ WAVA which was my intention. But thought I would give it a pop.

Started near the back of the pack so some giggling about to do and left Fizz (or so I thought). Climb out of the village past the church is always fun and some joker shouted 'That's the hard bit done' as we crested the climb.
Then a tumble down to mile 2.9 with Becca7. She was consistently good up climbs, flats and descents.
Then climbing back up to the finish I was pleased I didn't have any stitch issues but was trying to keep breathing consistent.
I didn't look at the climbs ahead but just kept plodding away and was surprised how good I felt especially with all the climbing we had done recently. Ran every climb with no walk breaks.
Once into the village gave it some beanz on the descent and across the line. Very pleased with the time and managed a 60.60% WAVA.
Quickly grabbed my bottle of beer and glass and thought I would shout support to Fizz coming in only to find she was two places behind me and in the beer and glass que. Pleased I gave it those few beanz down hill now.
Sat on bench with Fenland Flier and ate hotdog with cheese and onions. Very warm evening but another lovely event.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 8:10(8:10/m) 176/192bpm 113cal 7.35/8.35mph
2) 1m - 7:39(7:39/m) 171/184bpm 109cal 7.85/8.18mph
3) 1m - 8:08(8:08/m) 162/166bpm 103cal 7.38/7.78mph
4) 1m - 8:56(8:56/m) 164/167bpm 116cal 6.72/7.41mph
5) 1m - 8:27(8:27/m) 163/169bpm 108cal 7.11/7.99mph
6) 1m - 8:14(8:14/m) 165/169bpm 107cal 7.29/8.35mph
7) 0.03m - 11(6:25/m) 167/168bpm 2cal 9.35/8.64mph

Run home from Corby parkrun. There was some walk breaks. I found a Barclay bank card.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 12:26(12:26/m) 119/138bpm 105cal 4.83/6.99mph
2) 1m - 11:15(11:15/m) 134/141bpm 115cal 5.33/6.32mph
3) 1m - 12:05(12:05/m) 124/138bpm 89cal 4.97/6.57mph
4) 0.02m - 11(10:48/m) 134/134bpm 1cal 5.55/5.32mph

Congratulations on completing your 243rd parkrun and your 96th at Corby parkrun today. You finished in 101st place and were the 79th male out of a field of 194 parkrunners and you came 12th in your age category VM50-54. Take a look at this week's full set of results on our website. Your PB at Corby parkrun remains 00:23:28. Your best time this year remains 00:24:11.

This was never going to be a fast one and we plodded round together. It was OK.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 10:03(10:03/m) 134/141bpm 105cal 5.97/6.51mph
2) 1m - 10:21(10:21/m) 140/148bpm 111cal 5.79/6.51mph
3) 1m - 10:14(10:14/m) 143/152bpm 111cal 5.87/7.03mph
4) 0.1m - 48(8:18/m) 151/154bpm 9cal 7.24/7.26mph

Run to Corby parkrun. Considering the racing and running we had done this week my legs felt OK as did everything else.
Very warm once again.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 12:02(12:02/m) 132/167bpm 115cal 4.98/5.53mph
2) 1m - 11:14(11:14/m) 132/137bpm 108cal 5.34/5.57mph
3) 1m - 11:33(11:33/m) 132/146bpm 99cal 5.2/5.97mph
4) 0.2m - 2:07(10:49/m) 133/136bpm 18cal 5.55/5.66mph

MK 10 EMGP round 7. My hope was for 8:20mm and pleased with the result. Got what I aimed for which was 60%+ WAVA.
Start was by my watch 1:30 too early and caught us all off guard. Start on the field as usual and started mid-packish. Not as crowded as previous years.
First three miles I was going too fast and backed off in mile 4 but by that point was struggling a bit anyway. No stitch management required this time.
Cracked on and was surprised to look around and see Fizz catching up with me and overtaking me. I was confident I had the 60+ in the bag and Fizz was off. Wish I'd pushed on for a sub 50.
Runners = 486
Position = 304
Cat = 34/44
Overall cat. position after 7 races 19/21.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 7:56(7:56/m) 159/186bpm 113cal 7.56/12.17mph
2) 1m - 7:52(7:52/m) 160/162bpm 103cal 7.63/7.95mph
3) 1m - 7:53(7:53/m) 163/166bpm 104cal 7.62/7.93mph
4) 1m - 8:08(8:08/m) 165/167bpm 109cal 7.38/7.74mph
5) 1m - 8:08(8:08/m) 165/166bpm 109cal 7.38/7.66mph
6) 1m - 8:15(8:15/m) 165/167bpm 107cal 7.27/7.83mph
7) 0.24m - 1:54(7:52/m) 166/167bpm 25cal 7.63/7.74mph

Wooded Priors Hall loop. A test run for Fizz's groin and her strain. A planned 7 miler but cut short to 5 as goin was questionable.
I was very tired as Fizz came home and was fast asleep as she came in. Didn't really want to run but we did.
We strung up asparagus fronze prior to run.
No niggles or pains.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 11:33(11:33/m) 157/178bpm 125cal 5.19/6.01mph
2) 1m - 11:31(11:31/m) 154/183bpm 124cal 5.21/5.8mph
3) 1m - 10:32(10:32/m) 139/148bpm 110cal 5.69/6.95mph
4) 1m - 10:38(10:38/m) 135/147bpm 96cal 5.64/6.41mph
5) 1m - 10:06(10:06/m) 136/141bpm 87cal 5.94/6.47mph
6) 0.01m - 5(10:46/m) 132/133bpm 5.57/5.91mph

Priors Hall loop. Rather warm and overcast with some sunshine. Nothing hurt or appeared broke. Forget HR monitor duff.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 11:34(11:34/m) 151/177bpm 124cal 5.19/5.74mph
2) 1m - 10:49(10:49/m) 162/174bpm 125cal 5.55/5.99mph
3) 1m - 10:15(10:15/m) 142/163bpm 100cal 5.85/6.22mph
4) 1m - 10:14(10:14/m) 138/144bpm 88cal 5.87/6.53mph
5) 0.14m - 1:28(10:20/m) 134/137bpm 10cal 5.8/6.22mph

Pig run with afterbirth. It rained the whole run but it was warm and no wind. Very splish, splashy. Everything felt OK no issues. HR was where I like it to be.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 12:13(12:13/m) 141/174bpm 126cal 4.91/6.53mph
2) 1m - 11:10(11:10/m) 130/143bpm 103cal 5.37/7.16mph
3) 1m - 10:33(10:33/m) 136/143bpm 106cal 5.69/6.07mph
4) 1m - 10:20(10:20/m) 136/142bpm 95cal 5.8/6.35mph
5) 1m - 10:09(10:09/m) 136/142bpm 93cal 5.91/6.18mph
6) 1m - 10:32(10:32/m) 134/141bpm 82cal 5.7/6.93mph
7) 1m - 10:34(10:34/m) 132/141bpm 77cal 5.68/6.97mph
8) 0.08m - 37(8:09/m) 143/144bpm 5cal 7.37/7.33mph