Running race (Oxford Town and Gown 10K) 40:36 [5] 10.0 km (4:04 / km)
pretty pleased with the time as almost 3 mins faster than i was in december at bolsover, but really want to get under 40! think not racing the day vbefore would have helped...
started off too far back (or rather too many muppets think they are going to run 40 when 50 or 60 is more like it) so the first k was quite slow. settled into it and ran well through 2,3,4 (although didn't get splits). felt good at 5 and 6 too but then struggled a bit through 7 and 8. definately think sub 40 is possible just need more practice at road running! :) almost flat course but quite a lot of bend and bollards (handlily labelled as such) to negotiate. good fun and lots of supporters, would definately recommend it! Nice pub lunch, icecream and some sightseeing with alex, mark, craney and grace after :)
splits: 4.03, 12.00 (2,3 and4), 4.07, 3.59, 4.06, 4.11, 4.07, 4.00
9th and 5th were up the same road so wonder if they were slightly uphill?
RPE: 9