Tempo run (4 miles @ ~7:19 pace)

First run with my new Garmin 920XT, which I managed to get super early from Wiggle, it having only been announced last week! Initial impressions are good, the screen is sharp and clear, and the accuracy seems better than the 620.

Today was my last bit of race pace running before the Royal Parks Half. These last runs never seem to go quite as well as I’d hope, and always leave me worried about hitting my race goals. Usual excuses for not quite hitting the pace I wanted – wind, net uphill route, pedestrians etc. Just have to trust the last few months of training really.

Main thing is my knee felt fine – seem to have managed that one well, continuing training while allowing it to get better, instead of running through pain and making things worse.

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Tempo run (4.5 miles @ ~7:14 pace)

Pleased with the pace despite net uphill route and blustery conditions. I was running at my 10K PB pace, but heart rate was at least 10 BPM lower than it was during my 10K. No ankle niggles like my previous few tempo runs either. With any luck a new PB should be on at the Regent’s Park 10K I’m doing next week.

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Tempo run (3m @ 7:30 pace)

Garmin 620 fucked up again, this time resulting in a corrupt activity. Which is a shame as this was quite a good run given the conditions. Managed a good pace at a decent heart rate despite the heat, tiredness and a backpack on my back.

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