So 3 of the DAC training group (TSTS) decided to run a fast parkrun, on tarmac and good paths to get a 5km time on power of 10.  I believe Rother Valley is measured as an accurate 5km but I guess it will still go down as a parkrun.  This was the first one lap parkrun I have ever done and it was a good course, will probably have another go in the summer.

I got my 50 t-shirt this week so I had to wear that.  Good conditions on the morning, cool and dry with a slight breeze.  We all had good runs getting new parkrun PB’s with Lee going under 17 for the first time and Peter going under (well under) 18 for the first time.

My garmin estimated V02 Max score increased after this parkrun.

We all work hard in training and its great to see the group getting results.  This is my 6th PB of 2017.  My next PB attempts will be the very tough Grindleford Gallop, East Hull 20 followed by the London Marathon.  I also have the National Cross County Championships and Snake Lane 10 to come.  I am also competing in the Yorkshire Vet and Northern Masters Cross Country Championships soon.

As usual Doncaster Athletic Club athletes (about 40) ran all over at 7 different parkruns, well done all, your all amazing.

This weeks training (after Stamford 30k Sunday):

• Monday – 4 mile recovery run 8 minute miles (any faster would have been junk miles)
• Tuesday – Yasoo 800 reps – I already know what I can run London in all being well, I know my body, mind and limits.  This session was run on moderately tired legs and I ran 2:43, 2:42, 2:42, 2:40, 2:41, 2:40 (all to feel)
• Wednesday – no plan so just ran for enjoyment.  Ended up doing 12 miles at 6:58 pace.  Approx 3 miles off road.
• Thursday – easy club run 7.3 miles supporting the back of the group 7:30 pace
• Friday – rest day
• Saturday – Rother Valley parkrun PB
• Sunday – 18 miles, 3 miles easy, 12 miles not so easy and 3 miles easy – averaged 6:57 minute miles

Nice bit of Drum and Bass to run with.