Winchester 10k, 2017

It was an unsettled sort of morning; as Mrs S and I drove into Winchester there was drizzle, black skies and a rich rainbow.  We jogged up to the Guildhall in plenty of time, with me using the old binbag trick to keep warm.  I got a few funny looks.

I had a good chat with Alan Graham from Lordshill at the start.  He and I are very evenly matched at the moment and we both agreed that we were looking for about 38 minutes.  The start through central Winchester seemed to flash by in seconds, and we were out into the suburbs and the open countryside.  The conditions were good.  At around 5k we were heading into the wind (much colmer than the forecast had threatened) and there were some long, straight uphill drags... difficult to keep your focus and a wee bit dispiriting when 2 or 3 runners move past.

At the 8k marker things started hotting up, with no more significant hills.  The last km was a straight downhill plunge, which was exhilarating, although I was terrified of getting caught.

I came home in 38:48, a respectable result after a difficult month suffering with a sore knee.  1st M45, which was even better.  Here are my stats.  Mrs S did a stormer too, recovering from not one but two bad knees.

Back to form, and onwards to the berko half next week!

The Lovely Mrs S had a cracking race too...

...and here's Richard, celebrating becoming a grandad in style