Running race 11:43 [5] 3.23 km (3:38 / km) +63m 3:18 / km
shoes: Qasics Hyper XC
Northern XC Relays
1st leg for VRAC B team. Extremely honest race. Didn't set off to hard but got myself in and around the right people. First mile in 5.38 with the huge head wind. Hit the first hill and I felt it straight away, but soon got into a rhythm. Across the slope feeling good and up the next hill continuing. Began to push towards the top and across the flat then up to the wooded slope into the top field. Extremely windy here but had a fair old line of people in front of me. Pushed and got them one by one. Down the slope, past one guy and then past another. Got into a little tussle with the last guy, which was enjoyable - good to feel the burn again. First time I've felt anything like a runner since breaking my hand. Time to build.