5 k run on a nice autumn evening

My running mate decided to bugger off to the hills without me, so it was up to me to decide my own fate toady. I decided time wise and weather-wise to run today and cycle at the weekend. As Rab wasnae here, I went back to one of my old set routes for 5 K. I'll post a link to the route and stats via my Garmin 310XT below.

My first mile I was blowing hard trying to get my rhythm and breath going, but Garmin showed 8:40 mile. My best this year. Second mile slightly slower at 9:06 ? but then my fitness was showing as the third mile I really struggled.

In the end, my time was 28:30 which is a full 2 minutes better than last week, and my best 5 k this year. Now if I can build on that and better pace and even distance in the next few weeks I'll really be pleased!

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/124803145

1 8:40.9 1.00 8:40.9
2 9:07.3 1.00 9:07.3
3 9:42.0 1.00 9:42.0
4 :59.5 0.11 9:04.8

Avg Pace: 9:10 min/mi
Avg Speed: 6.5 mph
Elevation Gain: 72 ft
Calories: 451 C

Avg Pace: 9:10 min/mi
Avg Speed: 6.5 mph
Elevation Gain: 72 ft
Calories: 451 C



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