Distance: 7.5 km
Weather: Cloudy, some late hazy sun
Temp: 17ºC
Wind: medium breeze
Calories burned: 509
Average pace: 5:21/km
Today’s result was unexpected after Monday’s timid pace. I started out decently with a 5:04 first km and maintained a good pace throughout, even picking it back up to 5:13 for the last half km. I concentrated on form, landing and taking off from the pads of my feet and not the heels and with about 10 minutes left in the run my shin muscles were starting to feel a bit tired — sore but not injured. Or at least I hope so! As always, I will evaluate again before my next run.
My overall pace of 5:21 note only eclipses the 5:28 of my previous 40 minute run, it comes close to matching the best time for any run of 40 minutes or more. This without especially trying to push hard. I think I am finally at the point where I’ve made up for the months off from running. Here’s hoping I can remain healthy and jump back into the 10K runs soon.
Also, Joan congratulated me for another 500 km. I am now past navigating the planet. Joan has me on a course across the universe now.
Chart (blue indicates the run was done clockwise):
| km | Jun 8 | Jun 6 | Jun 2 | May 31 | May 28 | May 26 | May 23 | May 20 | May 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 km | 5:04 | 5:05 | 5:00 | 5:05 | 5:07 | 5:01 | 5:03 | 5:15 | 5:13 |
| 2 km | 5:10 | 5:13 | 5:10 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:13 | 5:15 | 5:24 | 5:23 |
| 3 km | 5:14 | 5:20 | 5:16 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:21 | 5:31 | 5:30 |
| 4 km | 5:16 | 5:25 | 5:20 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:35 | 5:35 |
| 5 km | 5:18 | — | 5:23 | 5:25 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:26 | 5:37 | 5:37 |
| 6 km | 5:20 | — | 5:26 | 5:29 | |||||
| 7 km | 5:21 | — | 5:28 | 5:31 |