Sunday, January 10, 2010

Risby Suffolk

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The end of my 1st week of the Runners World SMART coach schedule called for a long run of 10 miles at a 9.20 mile pace.

Where to run? With the current snowy conditions  I am happy to run 5 miles up and down the same piece of road or in a park but didn't fancy doing the same for a long run.

Luckily over night there ws no more snow and there had been something of a thaw. It being a Sunday morning and very little traffic I ventured out running on the minor roads to Risby in Suffolk. As can be seen from the photo the roads were partially clear. I was able to run around two thirds of the way on the roads and switched back to the snowy paths and pavements when traffic approached.

I ran out 5 miles to my turning point just beyond the Highwayman's Vineyard.  
This is now a bed and breakfast .

My time for the 10 miles was 1 hr 29 mins 06 seconds mile splits 8.52,8.53,9.18,8.39,8.51,9.04,9.11,8.51,9.00 and 8.27

My pace was fairly consistent throughout and I was able to complete week 1 for a total of 31 miles. For the last mile I put in some extra effort and I switched from the Phedippidations podcast ( Steve Runner talking about his ambition to run a marathon in under 4 hours) to the Lillingtons The Too Late Show which always gives me a boost to run a little quicker.

Having completed Week 1 of my schedule I recognise that on paper that this is the easiest week.  I am reasonably tired so I am going to have draw on reserves of energy. Another way to look at it is that Week 1 of a running schedule is one of the hardest because it is the first step out of the door which is the most mentally difficult especially in the current weather conditions.

3 comments:

  1. I'm running IE and the posting layout didn't fit my screen.... just a heads up. Keep up the blogging!
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  2. Great Job on getting out there and on your 10 miles run Paul. I am not training for anything so I am just running and getting acclimated to the snow. I am finding it rather fun. Great Job on also completing your first week of scheduled training. I must say that I envy your roads and trails. I guess I will have to hunt down some trails here in Dillsburg, PA. I love your idea of taking the camera along for memories and more. Always enjoying your posts,
    Kenley

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  3. Thanks for your comments. Not being a technical guru not sure what I can do on the screen. You got me wandering if it is a problem for all ie users - I use firefox. Any one else having the same problem let me know or advise if there is a simple cure!

    Kenley

    Thanks for your comments glad you are enjoying your running inthe snow. I have heard of Dillsburg from the American Civil War but I guess you live in a farming/agricultural area of PA?

    Regards Paul

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