I nearly didn't do this, as I stubbed my toe on Saturday. But I needed to ... the previous week I was meant to be doing a Clapham run but was suffering from food poisoning or something.
The run itself was enjoyable and I thought I went okay. Though it was so crowded - you always seemed to be dodging spectators and walkers. Though the crowd support was cool - and the first time I had run with so many people watching (that's not true - better support on the GNR when I did it in 2009). Though I did feel a bit demotivated looking at the crowd and not recognising anyone.
Quite a lot of the pros on here call it a fun run: http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/forum/forummessages.asp?UTN=176536&URN=6&dt=4&srchdte=0&cp=5&v=6&sp= due to the number of walkers, etc. I for one thought it was okay - though took a long time to get going. 3 verses on the national anthem, etc. Also took nearly 30 mins to get to the front.
Overall took me an hour. Slightly disappointed as slower than last 10k but the crowds did make it difficult. I also stopped for a wee which probably added a min on so. While I would like to use the toe as an excuse, I don't think it was - held up fine in my shoe. More likely the three glasses of wine the night before didn't help!
Official stats:
Session: | 19 |
| Training Date: | 10-Jul-11 |
| Approx Time of training: | 9:35 AM |
| Days to London: | 287 |
| Distance Covered (km): | 10 |
| Total Distance in training (km): | 75.76 |
| Exercise Time (hh:mm:ss): | 00:59:53 |
| Exercise Time (hours): | 1.00 |
| Av Speed (km / h): | 10.02 |
| Incline (%): | n/a |
| Location: | Central London |
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| Class Details: | n/a |
| Cost per gym Visit | £41 |
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