Sun - 04/03/23

 The Newport half marathon

I ran this at roughly 9:30 pace (9:28 pace to be precise). There were two or three slower miles (the ones with inclines). The last four miles were my fastest, they were closer to 9 minute miling.

       Today, my Whatsapp message to Zoe & Will was like this..       

Last weekend was tough, with two back-to-back races, so, this week was an easier week as I eased down before the Newport Half Marathon. I did a “3 run week” plus a couple of exercise classes, one was a Pilates class, and one, a body conditioning class. The body conditioning class was led by Cara Gates, a former poker player and Lliswerry Runner now converted to gym class instructor. I did two short recovery runs during the week and then I did the Newport Half Marathon. Considering my poor state of fitness, I was pleased with my time of 2:05. Pace was fairly even, averaging 9:30 pace. I was slower on the miles with the inclines, the last four miles were fastest, just over 9mm. My plan was to do a one-mile jog cool-down but my legs were shot so I had to walk a mile instead 😀. What next? A recovery week, nothing too strenuous.  After putting on 9lbs in South Molton, I managed to shed 4 of those excess pounds. I will be travelling to Poland in a few weeks’ time well above my ideal race weight. Such is life! I will be much fitter when I travel to Italy in September.