Sandy 10-mile race - 25/03/12

Well on the way back to some decent form

Time 01:01:19
24th out of 467
Age % score 80.85

I was happy with my pacing and I think this is a fairly accurate statement of my current form. It wasn't a full-out lung-busting effort, but I don't think I could have taken off more than 15-20 secs even if it had have been. I am still a way off the BAU mileage I am aiming for, still a few pounds heavier than in 2009 & 2010 and still also not looking after myself as well as I could, so in this context, I am very positive about the potential for further improvement!



The graph below (all-time age % scores) is a good illustration of my return to, at least the lower part, of the 'zone'!





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Getting back in the zone

Real-life might be tough, but at least the running-comeback continues

Recent training sessions all point to a return to respectable form, perhaps even a sub 37min 10k already, with still plenty of improvement-potential in the tank. A recent step change is likely due to consistently averaging over 40 miles/week since the turn of the year. If I can push up the weekly mileage a bit I'd like to think I could be in very good shape for the Midweek League come May. I made a late entry into the Sandy 10M this coming Sunday, which should give a good indication of current race-form.

Here is the ever popular 'bang-for-bucks' graph (pace attained related to heart-rate effort) for easy paced, short runs, which clearly suggests a recent step-change. The step change was also preceded by 2 relatively easy weeks, supporting the notion that you need to take it easy sometimes to gain the benefits of all one's hard work.



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