Rob's Running Blog

Impromptu 4k Fartlek! 24:38

Last run before the Great Manchester Run 2012! Planned a very easy 4k, but having had some emotional tension lately that seemed to find its way into my legs and when I found myself going too quick, I slowed down, then decided to just mix up the pace a little, running at 5:30 per km, then over 6 mins per km, and not pushing too hard, so it turned into a bit of a fartlek session really!

Felt a bit strained towards the end so just jogged a very slow last km, not needing any heroics before Sunday. Check the time and my wave doesn’t go off till just before 11 so won’t be a dramatically early start, and can always shift myself into the Blue Wave if I end up running a bit late – however the wave assembly start times are usually for those wanting to get near the front and I am not so bothered about that – more people to overtake, ha ha!!!!

Wish me luck!