Training Run 5 - 6.44 miles / 10.36 km, 56'07''

I ran over 10km tonight for the first time in ages.  I feel prepared now for the Pride 10k run which is coming up in less than two weeks.

Date: Monday 28th July

Distance: 6.44 miles / 10.36 km

Time: 56 minutes 7 seconds

Description: 7 and a half laps of Highbury Fields (plus there and back)

Conditions: Warm but not hot. Overcast. Mostly flat paths, dry. Controlling breathing fairly well now. Although it feels slow it feels controlled. Still very tired afterwards but feel like I'm putting in maximum effort. Good warm up and warm down sessions (though I think I will ache tomorrow).

On the basis of my time today, I think I might just beat my 2012 time for the Pride 10k.  I ran slightly further today and there will also be a crowd cheering me on the day, which will help me to go faster.

Training Run 4 - 5.14 miles / 8.28 km, 43'51''

A great training run last night, longest I've run in ages, very pleased :-)

Date: Tuesday 22nd July (yesterday)
Distance: 5.14 miles / 8.28 km
Time: 43 minutes 51 seconds
Description: 5 and a half laps of Highbury Fields (plus there and back)
Conditions: very very warm.  Sunny.  Mostly flat paths, dry.  Breathing much easier than before - did not feel as laboured.  Good warm up and warm down sessions.

The Pride 10k is two and a bit weeks away.  When I last ran it in 2012 I did it in 52 minutes 12 seconds, so I'm aiming to beat that this time.  I'm hoping the weather will be a bit cooler by then (though hopefully not raining, even though I love the rain, as it spoils the day somewhat).

Training Run 3 - 4.06 miles / 6.52 km, 34'22''

Two runs in a week!  (And two blog posts in a week - v unusual).

Distance: 4.06 miles / 6.52 km
Time: 34 minutes 22 seconds
Description: 4 laps of Highbury Fields (plus there and back)
Conditions: Very warm.  Overcast.  Running on tarmac, dry with no puddles.  Felt much easier than Monday - able to run 4 instead of 3 laps, hope to be up to 5 next time.  Good warm up and warm down - muscles don't feel too tired after Monday.

Training Run 2 - 3.41 miles / 5.48 km, 28'30"

Yikes, no run since 12 May, that is bad.  Never mind, back on the wagon now.

Distance: 3.41 miles / 5.48 km
Time: 28 minutes 30 seconds
Description: 3 laps of Highbury Fields (plus there and back)
Conditions: Stuffy, close, very warm. Running on tarmac, dry with no puddles. Sometimes full sun with some shade. Very very tired - wanted to run 5 laps but had to stop, it felt very slow. Good warm up and warm down though, muscles feel flexible and supple.