Run home from Corby parkrun. A walk at the start as the legs were a little knackered. It was slow.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 13:31(13:31/m) 119/133bpm 100cal 4.44/5.63mph
2) 1m - 11:50(11:50/m) 129/137bpm 97cal 5.07/5.55mph
3) 1m - 12:09(12:09/m) 127/134bpm 90cal 4.94/6.41mph
4) 0.02m - 12(10:12/m) 136/137bpm 1cal 5.88/6.05mph

Congratulations on completing your 237th parkrun and your 94th at Corby parkrun today. You finished in 30th place and were the 25th male out of a field of 163 parkrunners and you came 3rd 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.

It was very windy but at least the rain forecast didn't appear. The wind was cold.

I intended to go sub 25 as this would give me a season best. Wind was blowing up the first stretch of path so shot off too fast. I led for approximately 10 yards and Adam over took with 29 others.

Hung and and wind was blowy at the top of the path. Knew I was dropping time but managed a sub 25 and pleased it was low seconds.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 7:21(7:21/m) 159/164bpm 90cal 8.16/11.29mph
2) 1m - 8:06(8:06/m) 166/169bpm 104cal 7.41/8.1mph
3) 1m - 8:05(8:05/m) 168/170bpm 105cal 7.42/8.08mph
4) 0.09m - 39(7:08/m) 168/170bpm 8cal 8.41/8.31mph

Run to Corby parkrun. Storm Hannah had arrived and it was a cold wind and very blowy.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 11:52(11:52/m) 130/139bpm 109cal 5.06/5.85mph
2) 1m - 11:30(11:30/m) 133/138bpm 101cal 5.22/5.8mph
3) 1m - 12:18(12:18/m) 130/142bpm 92cal 4.88/6.1mph
4) 0.19m - 2:09(11:15/m) 132/138bpm 15cal 5.33/6.87mph

Priors Hall loop. Bright and warm evening but still had my wind stopper. I found a £1 coin on the outward leg. Everything felt OK. Still not convinced with these new GT2000-7 but time will tell. OK run.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 11:06(11:06/m) 159/183bpm 124cal 5.41/6.26mph
2) 1m - 10:21(10:21/m) 137/153bpm 102cal 5.8/6.53mph
3) 1m - 9:58(9:58/m) 138/143bpm 93cal 6.02/6.3mph
4) 1m - 9:33(9:33/m) 142/148bpm 92cal 6.28/6.85mph
5) 0.31m - 2:50(9:09/m) 141/147bpm 26cal 6.55/6.74mph

Priors Hall loop with a wiggly bit at the start to try and catch a bug by Fizz. Last run before North Lincolnshire Half Marathon on Sunday. Nothing broke but I feel tired.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 11:04(11:04/m) 155/185bpm 128cal 5.42/6.53mph
2) 1m - 10:56(10:56/m) 142/153bpm 110cal 5.49/6.72mph
3) 1m - 10:12(10:12/m) 145/153bpm 103cal 5.88/6.87mph
4) 1m - 10:08(10:08/m) 146/152bpm 103cal 5.92/6.28mph
5) 0.39m - 3:48(9:45/m) 142/148bpm 32cal 6.15/6.45mph

North Lincolnshire Half Marathon.

Our first time running this event on the recommendation of Ian Mortimer (Corby parkrun) who muted that it could be a course PB attempt for Helen some months ago at Corby parkrun.

I've never been to Scunthorpe until now. And I've still no idea what the town is like but it has British Steel plant which is a good thing.

I started the race wanting another 60+ WAVA and an improvement on my Belvoir half marathon time back in April.

Starting with the 8:24 pacers the first 4 miles were OK but then pacing slowed and I got irritated by the pack in front having seen an empty quiet zone in front of them.

Together with a lady runner we over took the 1:50 pacers and stayed in the 'quiet space' just in front of the group.

Everything felt OK the miles were zipping past 5 & 6 especially quickly. Mile 10 saw the M180 bridge and Ian's immortal words 'Oh look at that lovely bridge'.

Approaching mile 11 over the motorway once again I had to have a walk break I got a little fed up and wanted to go home. A gel and walk saw me to the top of the climb and then the run into the finish.

I put some beanz into the last mile not wanting Fizz to have bragging rights to the fastest splits in the last two miles. The end never seemed to come being so flat but right and right again seen me finish in the stadium and pleased with the time I achieved.

I took my medal, T-shirt and muffin and with the weather being kind and warm thought I'd have a sit down on the grass and wait for Fizz to arrive in 2 hours something as she hadn't felt the love on the approach to the start.

Then blow me down I hadn't even finished my muffin and Fizz coasts into the stadium waving, strolling around with no sprint finish. I was amazed at the time and the fact she had a new PB after 7 years.

Weather was very kind. Mild with no wind or breeze to speak of. Gels taken 4 at 4 miles. Caffeine at 8.

Runners 1545 position 648.
Males 894 position 532.
Vet 50 males 69th of 118.

A fantastic half marathon I thoroughly enjoyed. Very well organised. Next time take bag for drop off at race HQ. Parking 5 minutes walk away at the college.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 8:28(8:28/m) 179/197bpm 120cal 7.09/8.52mph
2) 1m - 8:18(8:18/m) 185/193bpm 122cal 7.23/7.49mph
3) 1m - 8:24(8:24/m) 172/186bpm 113cal 7.15/7.66mph
4) 1m - 8:22(8:22/m) 161/170bpm 96cal 7.17/8.14mph
5) 1m - 8:12(8:12/m) 163/167bpm 99cal 7.32/8.95mph
6) 1m - 8:21(8:21/m) 163/166bpm 100cal 7.18/7.37mph
7) 1m - 8:35(8:35/m) 164/166bpm 101cal 6.99/8.45mph
8) 1m - 8:20(8:20/m) 165/167bpm 98cal 7.2/7.83mph
9) 1m - 8:19(8:19/m) 165/168bpm 94cal 7.21/7.45mph
10) 1m - 8:17(8:17/m) 165/167bpm 94cal 7.24/7.49mph
11) 1m - 8:29(8:29/m) 166/168bpm 92cal 7.07/7.45mph
12) 1m - 8:53(8:53/m) 163/169bpm 89cal 6.75/8.39mph
13) 1m - 8:09(8:09/m) 169/171bpm 100cal 7.36/8.52mph
14) 0.16m - 1:15(8:00/m) 171/172bpm 15cal 7.5/7.68mph

Priors Hall loop. Mild so only a T-shirt which is the first time this year I believe. First run after Scunthorpe half and everything felt OK although the right knee aches a little.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 11:34(11:34/m) 150/177bpm 118cal 5.19/5.78mph
2) 1m - 11:04(11:04/m) 143/160bpm 116cal 5.42/6.18mph
3) 1m - 10:20(10:20/m) 137/144bpm 102cal 5.8/6.03mph
4) 1m - 10:13(10:13/m) 140/147bpm 100cal 5.87/7.64mph
5) 0.14m - 1:20(9:38/m) 134/137bpm 11cal 6.23/6.2mph

Congratulations on completing your 238th parkrun and your 1st at Finsbury parkrun today. You finished in 358th place and were the 236th male out of a field of 550 parkrunners and you came 18th 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.

Parkrun tourism attending Katrina's birthday. Arrived with only 10 minutes to spare due to underground closures. Quick bag drop then to start. Was going to give it some beanz but right knee is painful (sprained MCL again?).
So plodded around with Fizz. Two lapper with slight incline. Very nice course on road and a lovely park. Weather ideal but had a short shower just as we started.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 8:57(8:57/m) 127cal 6.7/7.91mph
2) 1m - 8:58(8:58/m) 128cal 6.69/7.37mph
3) 1m - 9:08(9:08/m) 126cal 6.57/7.12mph
4) 0.14m - 1:13(8:23/m) 18cal 7.15/7.28mph

Priors Hall loop. Ignore HR. Right knee still niggling with sharp pain but easing. Slow run with some walk breaks. Lovely sunny and warm evening.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 11:33(11:33/m) 156/182bpm 126cal 5.19/5.8mph
2) 1m - 10:32(10:32/m) 161/176bpm 124cal 5.7/6.51mph
3) 1m - 10:07(10:07/m) 147/163bpm 113cal 5.93/6.72mph
4) 1m - 10:01(10:01/m) 156/167bpm 119cal 5.99/6.45mph
5) 0.32m - 3:05(9:39/m) 155/166bpm 34cal 6.21/6.55mph

EMGP Blisworth Friday 5 EMGP round 1.

Aim was for a 60% WAVA and try to beat 2017 time of 39:33 with a weight back then of 74.2 kgs.

Weather was perfect very still and mild but very overcast. No rainbow cloud this year but a rather interesting mackerel sky in clouds.

Drop down into Blisworth and the right knee pained in sharp burst but went on the climb out of the village. Climb was not as bad as I remember so could have given it some more effort here.

Miles 2 and 3 went by no problems. Mile 4 struggled and backed off not wanting to kill myself. Knew it would be tight for sub 40 but just about done it for a 62.33% WAVA and beating last years time.

Nothing broke.

Running number 112
Position 278 / 449
Cat. 25 / 33

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 7:34(7:34/m) 162/186bpm 109cal 7.93/8.72mph
2) 1m - 8:10(8:10/m) 169/180bpm 115cal 7.35/8.47mph
3) 1m - 8:02(8:02/m) 171/183bpm 114cal 7.47/8.04mph
4) 1m - 8:02(8:02/m) 172/181bpm 115cal 7.47/9mph
5) 1m - 7:46(7:46/m) 166/174bpm 117cal 7.73/8.2mph
6) 0.03m - 11(6:52/m) 170/170bpm 2cal 8.74/8.01mph

Missing our planned 4 mile run last night we decided to stick in a slow 3 miles of a route planned by Fizz. Lovely bright sunny evening . Right knee worrying painful again but see what tomorrow and Rugby 6.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 11:55(11:55/m) 158/180bpm 126cal 5.04/6.35mph
2) 1m - 11:29(11:29/m) 170/177bpm 125cal 5.23/6.55mph
3) 1m - 11:54(11:54/m) 124/136bpm 46cal 5.04/6.53mph
4) 0.01m - 5(10:52/m) 133/134bpm 5.52/5.61mph

EMGP Rugby 6 round 2.

A lovely still and bright evening ideal conditions for racing. A quick warm up and a new starting position. No longer on the road but a section across the rugby pitches.
Uneven surface not great on the grass but at least it slows you slightly as a warm up however can be congested on the cyclepath along Ashlawn Road. Opens up down into Barby Road.

Mile 1 OK but didn't go too hard. Then stitch started which I had to manage. Miles 2-3 I kept the pace along undulations until Barby footpath. Stitch managing going OK.

Cart Hill managed OK and worked a little harder but stitch getting worse approaching canal thought of stopping.

Climb out of Rainsbrook a slog now but kept on plugging away. Foot fall all over the place and thrashing about.

Last mile knew I had 60% WAVA in the bag so backed off and didn't have anyone to chase down.

Considering the effort I felt certain I would have a 48 low seconds time so a little disappointed to see 49:00. I did give it a small pot of beanz. You know those microwave type pots. Maybe I need get the catering sized beanz out.

Great course not keen on the grass start but then I guess it's safer but loses that edge.

Split Summary
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1) 1m - 7:39(7:39/m) 165/190bpm 102cal 7.84/9.06mph
2) 1m - 7:50(7:50/m) 167/172bpm 105cal 7.66/8.52mph
3) 1m - 8:22(8:22/m) 172/179bpm 114cal 7.17/7.7mph
4) 1m - 7:54(7:54/m) 170/177bpm 116cal 7.6/8.01mph
5) 1m - 8:50(8:50/m) 172/178bpm 123cal 6.79/7.51mph
6) 1m - 8:18(8:18/m) 172/179bpm 115cal 7.22/7.43mph
7) 0.01m - 7(8:36/m) 176/177bpm 1cal 6.97/7.41mph

Warm up around the field prior to EMGP round 2 Rugby 6. Right knee OK to go.

Split Summary
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1) 0.37m - 4:05(10:55/m) 152/182bpm 43cal 5.49/6.28mph