This week’s parkrun Progress Report looks back at my run from Whangārei parkrun #461 on 20 September 2025, where I ran 21:40 with splits of:…
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Tag: heart rate pacing
Greg’s Inspiring Comeback at Gisborne parkrun
Greg Saunders achieved a significant milestone at Gisborne parkrun #375, clocking 26:57, marking his fastest run of the year. After a knee injury, he demonstrated impressive pacing and restraint, finishing strong. This performance highlights his progress toward his goal of consistently breaking 25 minutes, indicating a promising comeback.
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Paced It Perfectly: Liz Neill’s Lower Hutt parkrun Progress Report
Liz Neal’s performance at the Lower Hutt parkrun on April 11, 2026, exemplified controlled pacing with consistent splits, avoiding early surges and maintaining a steady heart rate. This strategy led to effective racing, highlighting the importance of patience and rhythm throughout the run, ultimately providing insights for parkrunners aiming to improve times.
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Not Perfect… But a PB: Nerida Manson’s Pegasus parkrun Progress Report
Nerida Manson recorded a personal best of 30:45 at the Pegasus parkrun, demonstrating commitment and resilience throughout her run. Despite a challenging third kilometer, she maintained her pace and effort, showcasing strong running mechanics. This experience highlights that consistent effort, not perfection, leads to progress in running.
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Same Race, Different Result: Jason Ford’s Pegasus parkrun Progress Report
This week’s parkrun Progress Report is a really interesting one. It’s from Pegasus parkrun on Saturday, 21 March 2026 — the same event I reviewed…
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Too Fast Too Soon: What This Pegasus parkrun Taught Me About Pacing
This week’s parkrun Progress Report reflects on a run at Pegasus parkrun. Despite a solid finish, the analysis reveals the importance of pacing; starting too fast in the first kilometer led to a noticeable drop in power and pace later on. Runners are encouraged to manage their energy better for improved performance.
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Didn’t Plan To Win… But Then I Went For It: My First Ever parkrun
This week’s parkrun Progress Report is a little bit different. Instead of reviewing another runner, I’m going back to my first ever parkrun — run…
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A Level IV 5K Done Right: Wellington Waterfront Progress Report
The report analyzes a 5K run at the Wellington Scottish Athletics Club, focusing on executing a Level IV effort rather than pursuing a personal best. The runner emphasized controlled pacing, highlighting the importance of gradual heart rate increases and consistent cadence. Key takeaways include the benefits of mastering effort over forced pace for improved performance.
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