As we set off the usual split happened, Roy disappearing down the hill, James edging ahead of me and Al just behind. Felt a bit tired this morning (legs rather than arms this week), so didn't feel like pushing it and settled in to a comfortable pace. Ahead, I always had James and Roy in sight and close enough to think I could close that gap.
It was a bit busy today, so a few near misses on the final lap and an unfortunate clash of elbows with a slower runner coming off the muddy bank, but by the last lap James was closing in on Roy and both were coming back to me. I caught Roy just before the final hill and James at the top of the hill. That meant buckling down to run flat out to the finish which I did without being caught and crossed the line in 18:40, which was a much faster time than I was expecting. It was only 21st place though, so a much quicker field than usual.
Pamela also ran today, breaking the 27 minute barrier, so is on track for a good Alice's Run on the 1st September.
Three more miles to the tally, 1,898 miles run. Tomorrow, the Hardmoors marathon from Saltburn by the Sea.
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