11/06/2024
Clevedon Summer 10k - last race of the Southville running club championship.
Last ran this race back in 2016 when I was younger, lighter and faster. Was chasing a 53:30 target time and was pretty convinced I wouldn’t make it.
Made good pace though and was seeing 5:10s which put me into 5k around 26 mins. Usually I die quite badly towards the end of my runs but managed to keep my legs going on the flat course.
Was very glad to see the clock just past 53:00 on my way up to the finish and think I was inside target by ten or so seconds.
Happy with that result.
For the observant, you’ll notice I went wild with the sock choice today. Have been advised by docs to wear compression to counter my incompletant calf veins. Medical requirements dont need to be boring.
Will take today as a result as well as my longest distance ran this year:
Got some longer stuff coming up but nice to know I’m able to race when pressured.
