Dumfiries Half Marathon

Hiya,

I ran the Dumfries half yesterday- my first half since 2005, after I got quite sick of overly pushing myself for a sub 1.30, not getting it and feeling disappointed.  This time 5 years older and 5 years wiser!!  I was very relaxed.  Aiming for a sub 1.44 (worst case scenario) and then sub 1.40 (best case scenario).  However, two of my running mates recently run Glasgow in sub 1.37 which put a bit of pressure on.

However, the race went well and I followed a similiar strategy as Lochness Marathon in 2003, chips and beers pre race meal!

I did the first 7 miles in sub 7mins, feeling good, which I had calculated I could do the last 6 in 8 min miles and still do a good time.  The last 6 were done in 7.30s, which left me with a time of 1.34,(54th) which I am chuffed about.  That was also with my MP3 battery running out at 7 miles!!

Now aoming for Strahaven 10k and the Tinto Hill race in November.

Cheers

allan

August Review

Another better month- 79 miles in total, following the plan kindof- including speedwork, hillwork and my long sunday run.

Hoping for sub 1.40, quite confident although will see how the day goes- no pressure.  Three weeks to go.  I have a cold which is perfect as it will be away for the race in 3 weeks time.

No accidents to report

cheers

allan