Spa Striders Running Club - Clowne Half Marathon 29/11/2009

The Clowne course was very 'undulating', but there were lots of nice downhill bits to compensate for the ups. After 3 miles we established a great rhythm and the pace was heading for a 1.38 finish.

Unfortunately the two biggest hills were waiting for us at mile 11 and 12, and Lucy had to dig deep into her reserves. We pulled back a great last mile in 7.18, and got the PB by 25 seconds, finishing in 1 hour 39 minutes 55 seconds.

Next time a flatter course will be easier - Lake Vyrnwy perhaps?

John McNally

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Choice of 10 or 16 miles with Richard. As usual, the pace will be sensible. This is LSD; Long SLOW Distance. Enjoy a weekend lie-in, our anti-hangover start time is 9.30am. See you all outside the Striders clubhouse this Sunday. Back Marker - Richard Ki...

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Leave from the club 6.45pm. 3 mile warm-up to Lillington. 4 miles at Tempo (running hard between half-marathon and 10k race pace). 2 miles cool down. This gives you 9 miles with 4 of them hard. New runners always very welcome.

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August 3, 2010 (19:00)
2/3 mile steady run. All abilities welcome. Each run is led by an experienced runner and no-one is left behind. A good way to get fitter and makes a great 'lead-up' to a Wednesday or Monday session if you have never run before.

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