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Last run before Snowdonia marathon. Both knees were ok. No real niggles. Everything GO!

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 11:58(11:58/m) 124cal 5.01/5.74mph
2) 1m - 11:11(11:11/m) 132cal 5.36/5.63mph
3) 0.56m - 5:55(10:34/m) 73cal 5.68/5.93mph

Snowdonia marathon. This was a key race of the year as first marathon since Berlin September 2017 and did I still like racing at marathon distance. In truth I didn't race but was to complete and enjoy. Staying at Premier Inn in Bangor it was a 20 minute journey from hotel and left at 0800 hrs. Arriving the visitor centre carpark was 80% full already.

Weather conditions were heavy rain all night and this continued till the morning. By the time we made our way to the start it was only drizzle.

It was difficult to decide what to wear as weather forecast conditions were always for improvement so didn't want to go full waterproof. Decided on vest, base layer, short sleeve Fetch top, Gore waterproof cap, buff, shorts, road shoes. This proved to be the best combination. Temperature was 7degrees Celsius.

Run strategy was run with Fizz and see how things felt till mile 20.

Peny y pass was walked slowly and then the descent taken carefully. There was no rush and wanted to see what my right knee was feeling. No issues with knees during the whole race.

If Fizz was still with me and I was feeling good then I would stick a 9mm in and she if she came with me. I posted a 9:10 which would do and no immediate sign of Fizz. Not dropped but there was a slight gap.

Waunfawr approached and I TAB'd up over taking I'm told by Fizz 130 runners. They did all seem to be dawdling along. Had to be careful as right leg was cramping at calf. Ran the short flats to prepare for the drop down into Llanberis.

Descending to Llanberis it was very muddy from previous runners and the grass verges were compressed grass and even more slippery so even worse for slipping on. Took it reasonably steady though impeded by slower runners tip toeing around puddles and dithering about. Not such a bad thing I guess else I'd have fallen I'm sure. Just a couple of slips. Again right calf had some slight signs of cramping but held off.

Crossed line in reasonable condition. Gels taken at approximately 4 miles with two caffeine.

Recovery was good just the normal aches. No blisters or chaffing which is remarkable. I did have problems with my hands being totally number and white taking approximately 5 miles for numbness to disappear and colour return. Toes were the same with regards numbness. Not sure if this is Raynauds but fingers were very white and numb.

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Throughly enjoyed the marathon. Conditions great for running. The hardest stretch was Pitt's Head to Waunfaur. Very flat and non-descript really but views beautiful.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 10:08(10:08/m) 129cal 5.92/6.66mph
2) 1m - 10:28(10:28/m) 130cal 5.73/6.07mph
3) 1m - 11:29(11:29/m) 131cal 5.22/6.57mph
4) 1m - 13:40(13:40/m) 106cal 4.39/6.95mph
5) 1m - 14:00(14:00/m) 103cal 4.29/6.89mph
6) 1m - 9:09(9:09/m) 127cal 6.56/7.24mph
7) 1m - 9:06(9:06/m) 129cal 6.6/8.7mph
8) 1m - 10:03(10:03/m) 127cal 5.97/6.91mph
9) 1m - 10:29(10:29/m) 127cal 5.73/6.55mph
10) 1m - 9:52(9:52/m) 129cal 6.08/6.55mph
11) 1m - 10:47(10:47/m) 123cal 5.57/7.01mph
12) 1m - 10:23(10:23/m) 130cal 5.78/6.07mph
13) 1m - 11:06(11:06/m) 129cal 5.41/7.2mph
14) 1m - 13:02(13:02/m) 113cal 4.6/6.22mph
15) 1m - 12:40(12:40/m) 108cal 4.74/6.74mph
16) 1m - 11:18(11:18/m) 123cal 5.31/6.41mph
17) 1m - 9:28(9:28/m) 127cal 6.34/9mph
18) 1m - 10:50(10:50/m) 123cal 5.54/7.85mph
19) 1m - 9:59(9:59/m) 123cal 6.01/6.91mph
20) 1m - 10:14(10:14/m) 121cal 5.86/7.41mph
21) 1m - 9:10(9:10/m) 123cal 6.55/7.83mph
22) 1m - 10:45(10:45/m) 129cal 5.58/8.1mph
23) 1m - 14:05(14:05/m) 80cal 4.26/4.61mph
24) 1m - 13:39(13:39/m) 95cal 4.39/7.26mph
25) 1m - 10:15(10:15/m) 126cal 5.85/7.91mph
26) 1m - 10:52(10:52/m) 117cal 5.52/6.91mph
27) 0.27m - 2:13(8:12/m) 33cal 7.31/7.39mph

Priors Hall loop. Lots of halloween shizzle going on with kids and parents out and about.
First run after Snowdonia marathon. Legs felt good but right knee niggles a bit everything OK.
Overall run felt tired but OK.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 10:45(10:45/m) 131cal 5.58/5.82mph
2) 1m - 11:26(11:26/m) 130cal 5.25/5.76mph
3) 1m - 11:18(11:18/m) 130cal 5.31/5.66mph
4) 1m - 11:26(11:26/m) 130cal 5.25/7.12mph
5) 0.32m - 3:21(10:34/m) 41cal 5.68/5.93mph

Run home from Corby parkrun. Rain had arrived and was heavy's showers. Wind had also picked up. Was very wet from Corby parkrun and wet through. But still feeling OK but right knee a witness of a niggle which considering I'd posted the fastest time at Corby parkrun this year wasn't bad.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 11:21(11:21/m) 127cal 5.28/6.18mph
2) 1m - 10:41(10:41/m) 128cal 5.62/6.43mph
3) 1m - 11:12(11:12/m) 129cal 5.36/6.8mph
4) 0.01m - 4(11:51/m) 5.07/5.85mph

Congratulations on completing your 254th parkrun and your 102nd at Corby parkrun today. You finished in 13th place and were the 11th male out of a field of 105 parkrunners and you came 1st 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. Congratulations on your fastest time this year.

Rugby World Cup finals England v South Africa meant that the numbers running were down. Spotting a small field at the start and the fast, fat and fifty year olds staying in to watch the game I thought I'd give it some really beanz in prep. for Ely 10k.

Rain started and off I popped. Very slippery under foot and muddy in places really needed and trail shoe. Everything felt OK considering less than a week after Snowdonia marathon. Knees working well.

Fastest time this year at Corby, second fastest time after GD. Highest WAVA at a parkrun Very pleased with that althings considered.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 7:13(7:13/m) 128cal 8.31/10.75mph
2) 1m - 7:54(7:54/m) 129cal 7.6/8.25mph
3) 1m - 8:05(8:05/m) 129cal 7.42/8.27mph
4) 0.1m - 45(7:18/m) 13cal 8.22/8.31mph

Run to Corby parkrun. Forecast was for rain at 0900 hrs. at least we started in the dry. Very overcast and threatening rain. Everything felt OK.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 11:38(11:38/m) 132cal 5.16/6.28mph
2) 1m - 11:08(11:08/m) 131cal 5.39/5.87mph
3) 1m - 11:25(11:25/m) 129cal 5.26/5.99mph
4) 0.18m - 2:02(11:10/m) 24cal 5.37/5.68mph

Priors Hall loop. Nothing special run happened.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 11:28(11:28/m) 119cal 5.23/6.1mph
2) 1m - 10:55(10:55/m) 122cal 5.49/8.52mph
3) 1m - 10:28(10:28/m) 123cal 5.73/6.01mph
4) 1m - 11:11(11:11/m) 126cal 5.36/6.3mph
5) 0.31m - 3:21(10:41/m) 38cal 5.61/5.74mph

Congratulations on completing your 255th parkrun and your 1st at Salcey Forest parkrun today. You finished in 98th place and were the 82nd male out of a field of 211 parkrunners and you came 9th 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.

Woke up to a ground frost and a frosty, foggy, drive to Salcey Forest. Rather muddy in sections with runners dithering about. We started towards the very back of the pack. Not too bad a plod around and enjoyed the parkrun. Sossidge roll after was OK. Nice and flat course.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 10:13(10:13/m) 117cal 5.87/8.29mph
2) 1m - 8:52(8:52/m) 120cal 6.77/7.76mph
3) 1m - 8:44(8:44/m) 121cal 6.87/7.93mph
4) 0.1m - 53(9:20/m) 11cal 6.43/9.98mph

Priors Hall loop. Right knee niggled this evening and not an easy run. Felt tired but got it done and nearer to my target for the year of 800 miles.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 11:11(11:11/m) 123cal 5.36/6.18mph
2) 1m - 10:54(10:54/m) 121cal 5.5/6.85mph
3) 1m - 9:51(9:51/m) 120cal 6.1/6.47mph
4) 1m - 9:55(9:55/m) 122cal 6.05/7.39mph
5) 0.29m - 2:52(9:50/m) 35cal 6.1/6.37mph

A walk through Fermyn Woods. Lovely slow ploddy walk to clear the head.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 18:51(18:51/m) 81cal 3.18/3.99mph
2) 1m - 19:47(19:47/m) 82cal 3.03/4.07mph
3) 1m - 18:12(18:12/m) 84cal 3.3/4.26mph
4) 1m - 21:02(21:02/m) 83cal 2.85/3.74mph
5) 1m - 19:13(19:13/m) 81cal 3.12/3.97mph
6) 0.22m - 3:56(18:07/m) 18cal 3.31/3.97mph

Run home from Corby parkrun. Nothing eventful happened.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 12:16(12:16/m) 113cal 4.89/6.45mph
2) 1m - 10:57(10:57/m) 123cal 5.48/5.99mph
3) 1m - 10:59(10:59/m) 116cal 5.46/6.12mph
4) 0.01m - 6(10:41/m) 1cal 5.62/6.12mph

Congratulations on completing your 256th parkrun and your 103rd at Corby parkrun today. You finished in 104th place and were the 81st male out of a field of 184 parkrunners and you came 8th 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 00:23:57.

Plodded round as very muddy and altered course due to new tarmac path being laid. With the wet weather we had recently the ground was very wet and sodden.

Wasn't bad but right knee is still not that happy. Niggly.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 9:33(9:33/m) 120cal 6.28/8.06mph
2) 1m - 9:59(9:59/m) 121cal 6.01/6.7mph
3) 1m - 10:05(10:05/m) 120cal 5.95/6.49mph
4) 0.07m - 42(9:20/m) 8cal 6.42/6.43mph

Run to Corby parkrun. Wasn't originally on the plan but we decided to go. Wore gloves toes a little cold but not too bad hands OK.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 11:52(11:52/m) 118cal 5.06/5.7mph
2) 1m - 11:30(11:30/m) 124cal 5.22/5.87mph
3) 1m - 11:34(11:34/m) 120cal 5.19/5.8mph
4) 0.18m - 1:58(10:57/m) 22cal 5.48/5.72mph