Tom Roper's Running Training

Stanmer Park pre-Hastings

For my last run before Hastings I had the pleasure of the company of my former work colleagues, who kindly allow me to run with them.
I didn't set the Forerunner properly, so it was around 45 minutes and covered a route we know to be 4.5 miles, but that's all the data I have.
Brendan McDonagh is running to raise funds for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Trust. I've sponsored him to the tune of £10, with a promise that if he beats my time I'll double it. He has a fundraising page here for online donations.

Last Falmer/Stanmer run

It being my last day in my job, I ran with Claire, Jana, Joanna and Steffi up into the woods above Stanmer Park.
Time: 44.10
Distance: 4.36
Pace:10.08 (best 5.32)
Average heart rate: 146

Lunchtime run

I had a short run yesterday to prepare for the Sussex Beacon Half Marathon tomorrow. I didn't start the Forerunner till halfway through so have no accurate data but it's usually about 3.5 miles round Stanmer Park

Falmer woods

A cold but good run up through the woods above Stanmer Park. My running companion drew my attention to the Stanmer House website. The Forerunner didn't pick up a signal until about five minutes out so add that and 0.5 of a mile the figures below.
Time: 38:15
Distance: 3.87
Pace: 9.54 (best 7.47)
Average heart rate: 149

Stanmer Park

Being back at the university for meetings, I was delighted to be permitted to run with BSMS chums again. Readings are unreliable as the Forerunner only picked up a signal after about five minutes. So add five minutes and half a mile onto everything
Time: 26:10
Distance: 2.82
Pace: 9.17 (best 6.26)
Average heart rate: 152

Last Falmer run

I was honoured to have the company of BSMS colleagues Claire Brooks, Steffi Lanza and Carrie Llewelyn for my last lunchtime run while based at Falmer yesterday. In the new year I move to a two-month temporary post based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, so there will still be opportunities for running, either along the sea-front or round Queen's Park.
Time: 27:48
Distance: 2.75
Pace: 10.06 (best 7.24)
Average heart rate: 141

Stanmer Park and the woods

A gorgeous day for a lunchtime run (and only today and Thursday left for Falmer-based running)
Time: 38:47
Distance: 3.67
Pace: 10.35 (best 6.47)
Average heart rate: 145

Short run

I ran a short distance today, over the same route that I ran when I first started again, a little over two years ago.
It was a fine bright day and the views over the downs and to Brighton and the sea were gorgeous
Time: 29:52
Distance: 2.85
Pace: 10.28 (best 7.41)
Average heart rate: 147

Stanmer Park

Quite cold and dark, but I was fairly fast
Time: 30:47
Distance: 3.6
Pace: 8.33 (best 6.29)
Average heart rate: 147

Short Stanmer Park run

I was slow today, whether because of yesterday's longer run or last night's party, I don't know
Time: 33:17
Distance: 3.6
Pace: 9.15 (best 7.18)
Average heart rate: 147