Steady away lads...

Three of us out at lunchtime today - me, Hinsley and The Newmanator.  All agreed it should be steady so a pace of "no more than 8's" was agreed and we set off canalwards, chatting away.  It was warm, but not horribly so, and keeping an eye on my HR showed it was mid-120's most of the way.

We were actually mildly castigated by an old lad on a barge for not trying - "less of that, more of that!" was his comment (with a chattering gesture followed by vigorous elbow movements which we assumed was to simulate faster running).  We kept chatting...

It seemed to be a day for chatty old folk as an old lady started gamely jogging on the spot and saying she would join us.  Which was a bit daft as she'd never have kept up.

Newman was complaining it was a bit too quick, and sure enough we had speeded up to a blistering 7:45, and my HR hit its maximum for the day of 132.

Very enjoyable, and my fourth run of the week which is more like it.  I would run home tomorrow but I have to judge some awards thing in Thackray's team so will be having a swift beer after work with them before heading home for the summer fair at school.

Overall stats for today are 5 miles at a gnat's over 8 min pace, with an average HR of 124.  Happy days...