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1mile: 5:17 | 5k: 18:59
10k: 38:43 | HM 1:23:31
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Sub 1:20 HM⏳ Sub 3 FM⏳
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DBM Kollam 2026 - Half Marathon - 01:52:08 

I approached this race with a very different mindset and training routine than previous races. I strictly kept speed sessions minimal, prioritised recovery and sacrificed some top end for more endurance and aerobic base which did help me sustain high pace without having my heart rate spike into the 195+ ranges at any point. But the lack of not enough threshold training and easing off the pedal entirely throughout the tapering week did make it impossible for me to sustain the speed throughout the race. However I was still able to tap into negative split patterns for 3K splits whenever I wanted to. I believe every race is a lesson and @dbmkollam definitely taught me a lot of lessons.

The 5th edition of Kimshealth DBM Kollam was also a major milestone for our team @greenfieldrunningteam with our runner Reshma Gomez finishing as the fastest women in 10K race and securing overall 1st position, Arun securing a win in half marathon overall and Manoj completing the podium with a third place.

I've already started my training block for the next race, Kovalam Marathon, which is scheduled for September.

Onto the next run.

Thanks for the memories, DBM Kollam.

 I'll be back next year ❤️

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