My first 10km since 2007 when I ran 39.25 in the Telford 10km
This was a huge event on a very cold and foggy morning in Leeds - great to see so many thousands of runners out on the streets!
I clocked 40.22, results here.
I set off just behind the 40minute marker, listening to athletes around me discussing their times to work out if I was in the right place - I didn't want to carried away with the 35 minute runners, but I also didn't want to have to battle my way through hundreds of slower runners and get held up! Ah the trials of big races, and this was the biggest race I've ever done!
I got my pacing spot on and clocked 20.10 for 5km and though I tried to pick up the pace over the last 2km, the uphill finish put paid to my plans for negative splits!
Really happy with my time and now I can't wait to get under 40 minutes again.
Last time I raced 10km I broke my foot a few days later just running on it, so I was careful to take a few days easier post-race this time!
It was an absolutely fantastic event and I met up with my friend Philippa, who clocked an awesome 36.13, for hot chocolate at Leeds Christmas market - a great day out!
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