Training Log Archive: Thraws

Really needed a race today as I was beginning to forget what it was like to run (rather than jog). And nearly didn't have one as the A24 was closed on the way there for some reason and we only made the start with 10 minutes to spare. Felt fairly light and springy (good) but hips, knees, ankles all felt odd/out of alignment (bad). How would it go? Conditions were really good (apart from the overgrown path beside the river) so I mostly enjoyed the run. After we'd formed up in the right sort of order I ran with a small group till we rejoined the cycle track, then picked it up some and had a bit left at the end. 10 secs down on last two years, but then I haven't really done any speedwork training. On the whole I think i'm encouraged.

Very pleasant in the heat.