7 PM
Running 14:44 [2] 3.21 km (4:35 / km) +28m 4:24 / km
shoes: Asics Mileage 5
WU from hostel with Willy then down to the Mall getting excited watching the girls smash a 3k.
Running 15:14 [5] 4.96 km (3:04 / km) +1m 3:04 / km
shoes: Asics flats
Armagh 5k. Sub 15 attempt 1.
I was excited but quite nervous. Only found out on the start line that the rest of the weekend was the world orienteering championships and I was running against numerous world champions.
The aim for 2017 has been to run sub 15 by about June. I thought after a good winter this might be achievable but the last few weeks it hasn't really kicked off so was now looking forward to a race.
Set off mid-rear end and stuck behind Willy for about a lap and then went alongside for about a lap with Shminty and OKO just ahead. We worked well together and went through 2k at 6:00 according to the guy shouting. Nice. Then tried to move on and put a bit of time into Willy but knew I was on the edge. 3k in 9:02. Then I really started struggling and it still felt like a long way to go. At about 3.8k I hear Peter cheer go on Jonny go on Tim so assumed he was coming behind me turned out he was one person in front I just didn't recognise. Moved past him which gave a slight boost but then through 4k in 12:12. Shit blown it a bit. Head has gone and legs are filling just grinding up the hill and get round the bend and try and kick on and hear a go on Willy and he has sneaked up on my shoulder but evidently had some super secret energy and managed to push a little more to finish in 15:15.
I am happy. Not over the moon but relieved to put in a good performance after BUCS. I believe sub 15 is going to happen. Just need to find enough fast races.
Running 36:09 [2] 6.34 km (5:42 / km) +28m 5:35 / km
shoes: Asics flats
Long WD predominantly with Kris but with a lot of people about. Also with a couple of stops for free cakes.
Drills 10:00 [3] 1.0 km (10:00 / km)