First 10k since July so wasn't sure how I would go. Weather was perfect. Cool, overcast with a moderate southerly. Big crowd. Started off by attaching myself to the guys who usually just beat me. Very fast start. I didn't look at my watch much but knew I was at least a minute up at the half way.
From 5k Suffered badly from need to go to loo. I got overtaken a lot between 5 and 8k. Just focussed on each step. At 8k I recovered a little and picked up the pace. Started overtaking people. But suffering level was 9.9 out of 10. At 9k I was just hanging in there but Strider Mark popped in front of me so I hung on to his heels to the finish in 38m 50s.
Never felt worse after any event. Just lay on the grass for five minutes panting. At least I know I put in 100%.
Mike and Stef both ran personal bests which bodes well for six foot next week. The bookmakers are tipping them both for 15 to 20 min improvements.
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