This was an amazing week for me PB wise. I ran the BUPA 10,000 which started and finished on the Mall. Jo and Lori came to support me and it was a tough race on a hot day.
I was race number is 1641 and started in the RED A which was just behind Mo Farrah and all of the Elite and Top club runners aiming for sub 33. The pens that ensured each wave went off smoothly was well organised and it helped me get into a rhythm with my pace.
As the claxon went off I found myself running faster than I planned and got to the 1km point by Whitehall in 3'08''. The 2km mark in 3'10'' was just by Embankment and that was where the crowds gathered along the Thames. I seemed to slow up slightly getting towards the 3km point with 3'55'' and then as it went towards the south side of St Paul's Cathedral I could feel the heat which was early twenties and hit the 4km mark in 4'06''.
Knowing the 5km point was up next I ran quicker through Leadenhall Market and passed half way in 3'43''. Going up Cannon St towards the 6km by Mansion House Station I got there in 3'55'' and heading back along the Thames by Blackfriars Bridge I hit the 7km point in 3'44''.
Both the 8km and 9km points were ran in 4'00'' so I knew I was slowing down and this took me past Embankment Bridge right through to Westminster. Knowing I was approaching my goal of sub 40 min I pushed on and ran as hard as I could past the Horse Guard Parade and left onto the Mall where the cheering was loud and spurred me on to the finish line. I crossed the 10k line in 3'47''.
Total distance ran 10k. Time 38'57'' Average pace 3'54''/km
I was exhausted but managed to keep walking and met Jo and Lori where I had a stretch and then treated them both to lunch at my old pub I worked for in Holborn.
Wednesday I ran with Jo's housemate Sarah on a 4k run around the Taplow area in 23'04. Average pace 5'45''/km
Saturday I went out for a 8km with Lainy around West Drayton and took in the canal as well. It was an early morning run and although a slow pace it was a nice distance for both of us.
Time 53'35'' with a pace of 6'41''/km
Sunday I went out for an 10k run with a very good pace especially in the heat. I went towards the same roads that the Burnham Joggers ran and luckily had some shade along the way.
Time 41'06'' with a pace of 4'06''/km
NIKE APP RESULTS
My nike+ app now shows I completed 75.1k in May and I aim to do 100+ in June
FUTURE RACES
I have signed up to three 10k races over next few months. The British 10k on 14th July, the Datchet Dash 10k on 20th July and the Wooburn Park 10k on 8th Sept - the latter two forming part of Club Championship.
MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THIS BLOG
Remember I am doing this blog to raise awareness and money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association and have set up and fundraising page on the virgin money giving site.
Jo's grandad was a hugely popular figure in the local community hence why I am pleased a lot of the running is taking place in areas he knew well.
Jo's parents Sue and Bernie kindly donated last week and this has brought the total up to £110 plus £27.50 Gift Aid.
For anyone wishing to donate please go to the donation page below.
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/BenjaminSchiffer-Harte
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