What a slow run really means

This morning I did my first ever run where my running pace was dictated by trying not to exceed my maximum aerobic threshold, which Garmin has decided is 140 beats per minute.

It was a six mile run, and the last mile it became harder to maintain a run without having to brisk walk occasionally to keep it below that threshold - I however then put the hammer down for a short distance as I like to finish a run at a fast pace.

The concept I am seeking to follow is the Maffetone approach, which is about building a base through training slow as slow, and not what I tend to do is one pace for all runs.

Going to weigh myself tonight to see if my eight days of eating sensible/healthy has provided a weight benefit.   I will declare that yesterday I had some dark 70% chocolate, which I had no real taste enjoyment from as I effectively shovelled it down - it was only half of it so I will eat the other half very sparingly.