jda

M55 Ayrshire
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About Me
Dubious and reluctant mid-life (2011, early 40s) recruit to running, surprised to find it enjoyable!
Got my sub-40m 10k at the end of 2013, followed by a sub-3 marathon at Chesterfield in Sept 2014 and then 2:54 in Manchester 2016 (pic above). Further gradual improvement to 2:51 and 2:48 in 2017 and 18, both at Mancs again. A result of accrued experience and gently increasing mileage. Kept chipping away with 2:47 in 2019 and also a 10k PB.
After the covid-enforced break in racing, I'm definitely over the hill but hoping to decline gracefully. I won't see any more true PBs but a WAVA target of 82% is now in sight. Hoping I can get older more rapidly than I get slower!
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Describe your ideal run, ride or swim.
A long cruise round the lanes near home, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Lots of views and wildlife.
Recent Blogs
Excuses excuses Feb 2024
That Topic Nov 2023
Early thoughts on Manchester 2024 Oct 2023
Project sub-3 at 60 Apr 2023
Race review 2022-23 Apr 2023
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Recent Training
18th Mar
General 5.9mi 49:45
17th Mar
General 14.1mi 44:09
15th Mar
General 3.3mi 29:19
14th Mar
General 12.8mi 40:50
13th Mar
General 12.5mi 40:36
Planned Races
Manchester Marathon 14th Apr
12 Month Benchmarks Run Bike
Mile 5:58 1:51
5k 18:50 7:06
5mi 31:10 13:08
10k 38:45 16:21
10mi 1:04:14 26:25
Half 1:24:21 34:52
20mi 2:09:41 1:14:38
Mara 2:51:24 2:05:52
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Sub 3Hr Marathon
The Retirement Thread
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