The Saturday Run, aka Park Run

So I have managed to go two weeks in a row and 2 weeks in a row I have forgotten my bar code.

I never ever go running though without my garmin - maybe a little bit geekish but hey ho.

Stats:

Distance - 3 miles
Time - 30:37.04
Average speed - 9.9km/h
Maximum speed - 12.7km/h
Calories - 389

I actually enjoy park run these days. Since my victory over the hill I felt confident that I would be ok again today. I was right, I ran the first lap with my friend Hannah and then we seperated on the first hill. (also met a WI lady for the first time - Annie, who I met before the run strta and then I saw her on the hill 'keep going Annie' I smiled, she was lovely!)

There a girl I use to pace myself. She normally wears a blue top, we kind of switch between beating each other. Some weeks I finish ahead of her, others she is before me. Last week I was 2 minutes fast than her.

Today I worried a bit when I couldn't see her. Then I realised she had a yellow top on. She was ahead of me all the way today and finished 30 seconds ahead of me. I don't mind so much, I know she can get round with no walking and in around 30-31 minutes so I am happy to follow. A few weeks back I was struggling on the hill and as she was passing me she said 'please don't stop - I need to keep pace with you' so I carried on and we both finished within a few seconds of each other. I never thought anything of it at first until I realised we're always behind/infront of each other in the results queue. I quite like having someone to pace myself against. Wonder if she wants to come to Bristol?!

Long run tomorrow - feeling ok about it. I didn't feel like I struggled today - even with the hills so tomorrow will be fine.

My mate did park run in 22 minutes today, firstly how is that even possible and secondly I am jealous haha.

Thoughts on Bristol (I like doing these but they may get annoying!) - I need to find someone to keep pace with!!