I completed the 3.2km in 16 minutes!

One of my New Year running resolution is to finish the 3.2km loop around Stirling in 16 minutes (12 km/h speed). My best time in 2007 was 17:09. The resolution need a 1 minute+ improvement. On 3-Aug-08, I improved it by 1 sec to 17:08. On 5-Sep-08, I made a big improvement to 16:12.

Today, I finally make it. I completed the 3.2km in 15:57.38, just under 16 minutes.

Splits	17-Dec-07	3-Aug-08	5-Sep-08	29-Oct-08
400m	2:02	2:03	1:55	1:56
800m	1:59	2:08	2:06	2:04
1200m	2:13	2:13	2:04	2:01
1600m	2:07	2:07	2:02	2:03
2000m	2:06	2:07	1:54	2:00
2400m	2:12	2:11	2:02	1:59
2800m	2:22	2:19	2:12	2:05
3200m	2:04	1:56	1:53	1:50
Total	17:09	17:08	16:12	15:57
Avg HR	167	162	170	171

One of the biggest improvement is consistence of the pace. I am able to keep the pace right at 5:00 target pace. Even on the slight uphill slope during the 2.4-2.8km, I made a significant improvement comparing to my previous attempt. Traffic condition also help. I did not need to slowdown at all road junctions. And my final push is also strongest in comparing to previous runs. Heartrate also pushed higher but still manageable. I believe the fitness level is better than a year ago and able to make the 1 minute 12 second improvement. I am happy to meet one of my New Year Resolution :)