Road run race (Chi Priory 10k) 40:04 [5] 10.0 km (4:00 / km)
Can't believe I took part in that. I could hardly get out of bed this morning due to back pain. It 'went' yesterday while putting some air in the car tyres and, while I thought a good night would sort it, it didn't. I had trouble even turning over when I woke up! So it was plentiful ibuprofen with breakfast and the most positive attitude I could possibly muster. Otherwise felt pretty good. Got a lift to start and warmed up very carefully, keeping as positive as I could about things. Proper worried back would go in milling crowd while we waited for start. Was OK once we started and was soon on automatic. Had a tailwind for first 4.5 km and slight headwind after. Rough splits 4.05, 7.50, 11.55, 15.55, 20.05, 24.05, 28.15, 32.15, 36.10. Chip time given, gun time was 40.16. So didn't go sub-40, although I might have if it hadn't been for my back and the wind. Really really enjoyed the event as usual, but just wish I could train more. Wore garmin but no analysis yet.