Janathon Day 25 - Turn right, then right again...

Tonight was the turn of one of my 'bread and butter' runs. A route that I have probably run over a 100 times. You essentially keep turning right at each junction until you complete a full circle of 8 miles. Clockwise, the direction I was running it tonight is marginally faster than the other way.

I really didn't fancy another run in the dark, oh how I long for those light evenings!! I knew once I was out there I would enjoy it as usual. Suffice it to say there were no surprises on the run, I could probably get round with my eyes closed. I had planned though to record another #MagicMile time as hosted by @LardyBoy2011 and his new account @LBMagicMile.

I knew in my mind that mile 5 was going to be the 'chosen one' as it starts on a gentle downward slope and is mainly flat along a narrow country lane. I gradually wound the pace up for the first 4 miles - 7:23, 7:11, 7:06, 7:03 then - bang we were off!! I cranked up the pace and had to concentrate on the pool of light being emitted by the headtorch. Arms pumping and hair flowing in the breeze (ok just arms pumping, I made the hair bit up) I edged my way along. I knew where the 5 mile marker was and just before I got there had to keep over for a passing car, valuable seconds lost!! I kept going and listened for the 'Endomondo Lady' to shout out the mile time - 6 minutes 10 seconds came the reply, ok we'll take that!!

The pace now seemed slower as I reverted back to normal speed and polished off the last 3 miles in 7:09, 7:23 and 7:12. This brought up the 8 miles again on this loop and now down to the last 6 days of the Janathon. I don't always listen to music whilst running but sometimes on a faster run it adds extra motivation. Tonight's Magic Mile was powered by the Foo Fighters and I leave you in their capable hands...

Stats

Distance: 8.01 miles

Time: 56:57

Janathon Total Distance: 243.39 miles

Streak Total Distance: 1866 miles