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5k: SB Today at Parkrun

1 July 2012
the5krunner
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I got a SB today for one of my localish parkrunĀ  courses

Season’s Best! Haven’t had a PB for a long time so anything counts. If they are good enough to report on the BBC for the Helsinki Euro Champs then they are good enough for me!

I was 30 seconds off which sounds a lot but that was quite a bit faster than I had been going recently. So i was well chuffed. I finally convinced myself that I can push myself when needs be. There was still more in the tank but that is for another day and proper race prep.

The good thing for me is that I think I might now be back on track for a PB later in the year (Sept/Oct when things cool down) and if I can find more time to run rather than cycling, swimming, reading about triathlon and writing this blog.

I’ve got some really interesting stuff coming up. Some cool Garmin reviews of some great kit and maybe also some insights in TSB/CTL and the like. Just all takes a while to writeā€¦

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My favourite kit and nutrition

  • Injinji – Runners protect your toes. Avoid discomfort and minor injury. Run more. run faster. I use them.
  • Garmin 90-degree charging adapter ā€” the small adapter that keeps your charging cables tidy. Essential for race day. I use one.
  • Garmin charging puck ā€” the fastest and most reliable way to top up your Garmin before a session. I use one.
  • Ravemen FR300 ā€” front light that mounts directly under your Garmin or Wahoo head unit. Keeps your bars clean and your beam pointed where it matters. I use one.
  • Body Glide – The Blue anti-chafe stick that all swimmers and many runners use. I use it.
  • Maurten ā€” the race nutrition trusted by elite athletes. Gels and drink mix engineered to be easy on the stomach. I use them.
  • Garmin Varia RTL515 ā€” radar rear light that alerts you to vehicles approaching from behind. Pairs with your Edge or Garmin watch. I use this model.
  • Favero Assioma Pro RS2 ā€” the power meter pedals most serious cyclists end up choosing. Accurate, easy to move between bikes. I use this model.

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