Same kit as before, with the Asics 2150s. They feel more comfortable every time I run in them, and are much better than the 2130s I used for the Edinburgh Marathon. Same route as before, the loop round the estate. The weather was not as good, windy and a bit wet, but I prefer running in rain anyway, so not a problem. Again before the run I used Wii's MRC Cardio Workout for a good warm up, then off I went.
Once again, I started too fast, but it felt comfortable. After about 1 quarter of a mile I made myself slow down, but that only lasted until the downward slope at the half mile point, when I sped up again having let gravity help me down the hill. AT the 3/4 mile mark I changed the Garmin to show distance, and slowed myself again for the last part. According to the Garmin, 1.01 miles in 9 mins 18.42 seconds, average speed 6.5mph.
This has raised some questions about the watch though. Firstly, I notice that the date is wrong. Secondly, I was sure the loop was 0.95 miles, but the watch is measuring it as just under a mile (I run along after 1 lap ends until it's measured 1 mile. I may need to recalibrate it, it could be a low battery in the watch or the pod, or all of the above. Still, it shows that I'm improving already even at this second run. I'll leave it as it is for the next week, and then recalibrate and change all batteries when I start to add miles.
Next run. Tomorrow. That'll teach me for skipping the other days. If I ache, tough. It'll just mean I have to run slower.
