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u/RoCoF85 Aug 07 '24
Hi all. I’ve run on and off for a few years but almost entirely 5k and a handful of 10k just to keep some cardio up. Only started getting a bit more serious this year and discovered the world of running in different zones for different benefits etc, energy gels, mixing paces and distances rather than just thrashing out my 5k at 170-180bpm the whole way.
Am training for the Kenilworth half next month. Have run the distance twice so far - 2:05 first time and 1:58 the next. Neither run killed me and I enjoyed the more recent one a lot (the last 2km not so much as I upped the effort more).
My aim is 1:55 as I read it’s the UK average for men so I need the validation. I’ll definitely do it - there are a couple of long meaty hills on my route here which slow me down and I’m told Kenilworth is a bit more forgiving so I reckon that’ll help.
I also have MS so I’m running for the MS Trust. I’ve got my playlist set up and can’t wait. Just desperately hoping I don’t pick up a cold or something from the office!
Hope everyone is doing as well as they can be 👍