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figs

Woddle wrote: »

Well done Figs, brave man, I wouldn't have had the guts myself with the weather and small field, I actually pulled out of my 5k race today as it was too windy (and other reasons)
I'm half thinking of adding a few of the Wednesday races to my training, replace the tempo run, looking at Prince William, Corrig and Scalp as there short enough, will you be doing any of them.

Tks Woddle. Yes, I'm definitely going to do more of these. I've wanted to do mountain running for years, but between moving country, jobs and houses in recent years, I haven't had the time to dedicate to running at all. This is definitely the type of races I've got the greatest buzz out of so far... in my limited experience!:D See you in the next few weeks.

Slogger Jogger wrote: »

Nice report figs. I look forward to meeting you properly the next time. I arrived late-ish and had to head off immediately today.

Tks SJ. Was going to say hello, but wasn't time before the briefing. Will catch you next time.

donothoponpop wrote: »

Great report figs, and good to meet you today. You know, as I read your report, memories of last years race came back to me. It was my first Ballybraid, and like you I walked some of the initial fireroad, as well as the Derrybawn Ridge. However, those great downhills are what you remember, and I daresay you'll have a years great memories from now until next years fixture.

Yes, downhills were fun!:) That race has just made me more determined to get myself fit and get myself up the hills quicker! Looking forward to the next one already.

figs

Took a rest yesterday after Saturdays race. Actually felt like going for a run, but needed to put in time with the family too.

12 miles added today as part of my commute. Took it fairly handy each way. To work in 48mins & a quicker run home in 45mins (of which 3 miles uphill / 3 miles flat).

No running tomorrow, as am travelling for work. Powerscourt Uphill planned for Wednesday night.

figs

Took a rest yesterday after Saturdays race. Actually felt like going for a run, but needed to put in time with the family too.

12 miles added today as part of my commute. Took it fairly handy each way. To work in 48mins & a quicker run home in 45mins (of which 3 miles uphill / 3 miles flat).

No running tomorrow, as am travelling for work. Powerscourt Uphill planned for Wednesday night. :eek:

Woddle

Well done Figs on another great run and I must add the boards singlet suits you

figs

Tough run last night. I believe the inaugural IMRA Powerscourt Uphill race. The distance was just under 7k (GPS read 6.8k), which sounds simple, but that 7k was an uphill climb almost all the way. In all, an altitude difference of 650m from start line to finish.

As I left work and the wipers were failing to clear the water from the windscreen, I thought it was going to be a race to see which competitor would drown first on the way up the hill. Luckily, by the time I left the N11, the rain had stopped, and the sun had reappeared. In fact, the wind had dropped aswell, and the evening turned out to be lovely.

The early staters left just after 7pm, and by 7.30pm the rest of the field had gathered at the starting line ready to race. Again, there was an impressive crowd about 150 strong.

The briefing over, the race began. I know the route very well from walking it on many many occasions. This helped a bit, and I kept myself running conservatively so I'd have something left for the run up Djouce. Turns out I was wrong. I was okay until we reached the treeline on Maulin, but was knackered by the time we reached the first stile after the Dargle. It turned out to be more or less a walk / run, and then a walk / walk from there to the top.

The brief downhill was great, and I had made up a few places (I seem to be okay on the downhills - maybe I haven't had a good fall yet!), but lost the places with interest on the climb. This was the same experience I had in the last race, and probably something to do with having some extra pounds to have to carry up. I'll have this problem sorted out by next year.

Reached the top in just over 48 minutes and 66th place. Mid-field, so room for improvement next year.

The best bit about the race was getting a break at the top, and being able to take in the stunning view. The evening had cleared, so you could see all around and over Dublin bay. The compulsory rain jacket was a good call for the top. Was chatting all the way back down, which shortened the return leg. All in all an enjoyable night.

figs

Been weeks since I last posted here, and three not very productive weeks at that.

Had a few bits and pieces to take care of over the past number of weekends and work was a bit hectic, so my training suffered. Got a few runs in, but nothing significant.

Did a 14 miler with Woddle & ecoli on Sunday morning... really was a fantastic morning to be running around South Dublin (Ballyboden, Firhouse, Rockbrook, Ballinteer, Churchtown and back to Rathfarnham). Sun was shining, and pace was steady. Started at 06:40, and was finished in just under 2 hours, so still had the day to get on with other stuff.

Started my Dublin marathon plan today. Am going for the Hal Higdon Intermediate 2 plan. It allows me to do three 20 milers in advance of the marathon, which should serve me well. I'd like a sub 3:30 (and secretly hoping I could do 3:20ish).

Started tonight with ...ahem... a "Cross-Training" night... it was so nice I couldn't resist 3.5 mile recovery run in the park:D. Not the perfect start to a plan, but I really needed to just loosen the legs after yesterday.

Plan for Week 1:
Mon - Cross Train
Tues - 3m Run
Wed - 5m Run
Thurs - 3m Run
Fri - Rest
Sat - 5m Pace
Sun - 10m LSR

Also disappointed myself by finding out I am too late to register for Achill Half on 4th July. Thought registration was open until today (but apparently not!:(). I've even planned a weeks holiday around this race, so will be pulling every string to try to get a late entry.

figs

Wk 1.2 - 3.6m - 28min

A comfortable steady run around park this evening. Was tempted to keep going, but need to keep to schedule and thought better of it.

Ate reasonably well today. Was at a seminar where desert was on the menu and couldn't resist the cheesecake!:D

figs

Wk 1.3 - 5.4m / 42:43 @ 7:51 pace

Last night I didn't want to stop running, and tonight I didn't want to start. I was looking forward to the run, but once I started I just wasn't feeling it. There was a bit of a breeze, but seemed to be struggling to keep anything like an 8:00 pace.

After two miles, my hammer tightened up, and I was concerned I'd have to stop, but just slowed the pace for a bit, and it seemed to ease. Picked up a bit in mile 4, and finished last half mile strongly.

Splits as follows:
1 - 8:02
2 - 7:40
3 - 8:13
4 - 8:04
5 - 7:46
5.4 - 6:41

Tomorrows session is a short 3 mile run, with a rest day on Friday.

figs

Wk 1.4 - 3.6m / 27:40 @ 7:40 pace

A fairly short run tonight. Had a long day at work, got home late, and ate too soon before going out, so didn't feel so fantastic. On a positive side, the sun was out, and got around without too much of a push.

Rest day tomorrow. Haven't quite worked out my running schedule for the weekend, as I've a few things on that will keep me busy. A 5 mile on Sat and 10 mile on Sunday, so could be two early mornings in the Phoenix Park for me!

figs

Wk 1.6 - 5.3m / 38:15 @ 7:13 pace

Rest day yesterday, and a quick(ish) run around the park this morning. It was quite windy, so my splits varied a bit. Still felt a bit slow and uncomfortable, which is probably due to the break in training. Hopefully a few weeks and the speed will come back.

Splits today:
1m - 7:14
2m - 6:53
3m - 7:23
4m - 7:18
5m - 7:20

Tomorrow 10m LSR, probably going to hit Phoenix Park early...

figs

Wk 1.7 - 10.24m / 83min @8:06 pace

LSR today. Headed to Phoenix Park early this morning. Weather was a bit dull, and cool enough. Felt good. Hada niggle in my calf, but it seemed to pass. Was hard enough to hold myself back at a slower pace.

The Higdon plan recommends LSR's to be run at 45s to 90s below race pace. I'm hoping to run at 7:30(ish) for the marathon (about the 3:15 mark), so I guess this run was a bit quick. I bet I'll have no problem slowing it down on the longer runs!!

Splits as follows:
1 - 8:24
2 - 8:26
3 - 8:12
4 - 7:42
5 - 8:06
6 - 8:08
7 - 8:16
8 - 8:25
9 - 7:54
10 - 7:49

Anyway, first week over, and all going to plan. 31.64m / 247min @ 7:46 pace (avg).

Next weeks plan as follows:

Mon - Cross Train (Cycle to Work)
Tues - 3mi - Fast
Wed - 5mi - Interval
Thurs - 3mi - Slow
Fri - Rest
Sat - 5mi - Race Pace
Sun - 11mi LSR

Planning Achill Half on 4th July, so may swap the LSR to a day earlier. It will depend on how it goes this week.

figs

Wk 2.2 - 3.97mi / 29min @ 7:18pace

Hot lunchtime run. My GPS was messed up, so continued on the distance, besides the weather was lovely. Unfortunately, was really dehydrated afterwards, and had a spliting headache by time I was leaving the office. Stocking up on water, and going to bed now(!) to try to shift it.

IMRA Brockagh race tomorrow evening.

figs

Wk 2 - not going to plan

Second week not going well. I had woken up with a sore throat on Tuesday morning, and by the evening I was feeling terrible. Spent yesterday in bed sick with sore throat and splitting headache. It hurt to move at all.

Needless to say, missed last nights IMRA, which after reading the reports sounded great (How can Enduro cycle for 1h45m to Brockagh and then win a tough race... and then cycle home again too presumably?! Unbelieveable really).

Am starting to feel better today, so hopefully will be back to work tomorrow, and back training at the weekend.

figs

Wk 2 - Was a write off. Didn't feel good at all since coming down with something and had a sore throat right up to yesterday.

Today was the start of Week 3, and although down as a cross training day, I had to get out for a run.

Wk 3.1 6m / 45:30 @ 7:34 ave.

1 - 7:32
2 - 7:20
3 - 7:33
4 - 7:48
5 - 7:57
6 - 7:17

Plan for the rest of the week is easy, as will be doing Achill half on Saturday:

Tue - 3m Easy
Wed - 5m Easy
Thur - 3m Very Easy
Fri - Rest
Sat - 13.1 / Achill Half - planning 1:40 ish.
Sun - 5m Recovery

figs

Wk 3.2 - 4m / 29:30 @ 7:23 ave

4 miles around the park, first mile was a bit sluggish, then picked it up for the remainder. Nice evening for it.

1 - 7:59
2 - 7:13
3 - 7:15
4 - 7:03

Have been experimenting a bit with my posture, and have sort of found a comfortable position, with shoulders back, and chin up, sort of "sitting over my legs"! Seems to allow me quicker leg speed, and run faster with less effort. Before it seemed like a wrestling match with every step. Will keep it going for a bit to see if it makes a difference.

figs

Note: A report I wrote the day after the race, and shows how bad I felt after. I've calmed down a bit since! It didn't go well for me...

We had arrived in Achill late on Thursday night. After a very long day, I couldn’t sleep properly, so was very tired on Friday. Unfortunately, had an early start on Friday (toddlers take no prisoners!), so didn’t get a lie-in I so badly wanted. Got to registration on Friday afternoon, but skipped my planned short run due to tiredness.

The registration pack was poor to say the least. The T-shirt was okay, but aside from a Snickers and a Nutri-grain bar, there was nothing else worthwhile. I'd really like to know how much they donated to charity.

The weather was certainly cooperating when I woke up on Saturday morning. The sun was trying to break through the clouds, although there was a stiffening breeze as the morning progressed. I was finding it hard to motivate myself. I wasn’t nervous. I wasn’t excited. I was tired. I just didn’t feel like going for a run, even a slow run, let alone a fast paced 13.1 miles. Nonetheless, I had no choice. I was here, and this was race day. I perked up a bit about the start line, but still wasn’t buzzing with pre-race excitement.

The delay on the start annoyed me. We were called at 10:48, but held until 11:15. The pipe band mis-interpreted the polite clapping for an encore, and promptly started up again. It was 11:10. After a few minutes of bagpipes, someone took the mic, but we couldn’t hear the starter who prattled on about something for way too long. Eventually, after some more polite applause, the race got underway at 11:15.

I planned on a sub-1:40, which meant running 7:40 pace for the race. Miles 2 to 4 were up a steep hill, so I wanted to bank some time early to accommodate it. My first miles were comfortable enough, and made it to mile four miles on target.

The weather was being kind. There was a short spell of rain to keep us cool, but for the most part, it was dry with sunny spells. The only shortcoming was a stiff cross wind that was for the most-part a hindrance.

There was a short downhill section, and a few rolling hills for miles 4 to 7, and I kept a steady pace, but something was wrong. My legs felt heavy. They just felt leaden. There was no spring in my step. I was just plodding. Even the downhill was a plod. Usually I can lengthen my stride and flow with the gradient. Today there was nothing. I tried to catch a big guy in front so I could run in his slipstream and save me some effort against a stiff breeze. I couldn’t bridge the gap. I probably wasn’t more than 20 metres.

Things weren’t going well, and I wasn’t happy. At 6.5 miles, a chap with a broad northern accent, caught up and was running beside me. He chirped up a comment about being halfway by now, to which I grunted a reply, “Yep”. He tried to engage in a conversation, but it was going to be a one-sided one! I was in a fowl mood. Grunts and silence were my answers. He soon ran ahead. I could hear another runner’s race number flapping in the wind as it was not attached properly. This also started to annoy me! I was very irritable!

My pace had slowed by now, and was being frequently overtaken. This didn’t help, but I was just telling myself to run my own race.

As we approached 8 miles, I was (thankfully – for everyone else’s benefit) running on my own. We hit a big hill out of Dugort, and my legs were gone. I was running at 10:30 pace climbing the hill. Ususally I would be doing 8:30 at the slowest. I was gone, physically and mentally. I was being overtaken by the entire field at this stage (at least that’s what it felt like). I wanted to quit. But I wouldn’t. I don’t do that. I knew I could get around at a slow jog if that be the case. The distance wasn’t a problem, but there was no speed in the legs. The hill sapped me. I was drained. Mile 9 was at the top of the hill. Four to go. I was trying to get the legs moving again, but they weren’t responding. I couldn’t go faster than 8:30.

I reached 10 miles in 76 mins. I knew I had to run three 8:00 min/miles to be sub-1:40. But I just couldn’t do it. 8:30 was all my legs were allowing me to run. I came home in 1:41:10, just outside my goal. I was disappointed, and annoyed.

My preparation wasn’t ideal. I’d been sick the week before. I hadn’t run a huge amount in the week in the lead-up. But I was confident I could run inside 1:40. I was annoyed that my legs failed me, and I was annoyed that I cracked mentally. I just didn’t enjoy the race.

Race stats:
1 - 6:45
2 - 7:02
3 - 7:43
4 - 7:18
5 - 7:03
6 - 7:07
7 - 7:34
8 - 7:45
9 - 7:47
10 - 9:00
11 - 8:13
12 - 8:44
13 - 8:12
13.1 - 6:36

figs

Since achill, training's gone a bit better.

Wk 3.7 - 5.1 / 43:06 / 8:22 pace (Recovery Run)
Wk 4.2 - 7.0 / 56:30 / 8:05 pace
Wk 4.3 - 6.1 / 44:00 / 7:11 pace

On holidays for the next week, so hoping to get a few runs & speed sessions in.

Looking forward to 5 miler in the Park on 18th July.

figs

Wk 4.4 - 5mi / 41:01 @ 8:20 pace

Felt a bit tired after last nights relatively quick run. took it easy with a lovely 5 miles around country lanes in Galway. Was so quiet and sunny... and oh the smell of silage in the summertime...

ecoli

figs wrote: »

Note: A report I wrote the day after the race, and shows how bad I felt after. I've calmed down a bit since! It didn't go well for me...

We had arrived in Achill late on Thursday night. After a very long day, I couldn’t sleep properly, so was very tired on Friday. Unfortunately, had an early start on Friday (toddlers take no prisoners!), so didn’t get a lie-in I so badly wanted. Got to registration on Friday afternoon, but skipped my planned short run due to tiredness.

The registration pack was poor to say the least. The T-shirt was okay, but aside from a Snickers and a Nutri-grain bar, there was nothing else worthwhile. I'd really like to know how much they donated to charity.

The weather was certainly cooperating when I woke up on Saturday morning. The sun was trying to break through the clouds, although there was a stiffening breeze as the morning progressed. I was finding it hard to motivate myself. I wasn’t nervous. I wasn’t excited. I was tired. I just didn’t feel like going for a run, even a slow run, let alone a fast paced 13.1 miles. Nonetheless, I had no choice. I was here, and this was race day. I perked up a bit about the start line, but still wasn’t buzzing with pre-race excitement.

The delay on the start annoyed me. We were called at 10:48, but held until 11:15. The pipe band mis-interpreted the polite clapping for an encore, and promptly started up again. It was 11:10. After a few minutes of bagpipes, someone took the mic, but we couldn’t hear the starter who prattled on about something for way too long. Eventually, after some more polite applause, the race got underway at 11:15.

I planned on a sub-1:40, which meant running 7:40 pace for the race. Miles 2 to 4 were up a steep hill, so I wanted to bank some time early to accommodate it. My first miles were comfortable enough, and made it to mile four miles on target.

The weather was being kind. There was a short spell of rain to keep us cool, but for the most part, it was dry with sunny spells. The only shortcoming was a stiff cross wind that was for the most-part a hindrance.

There was a short downhill section, and a few rolling hills for miles 4 to 7, and I kept a steady pace, but something was wrong. My legs felt heavy. They just felt leaden. There was no spring in my step. I was just plodding. Even the downhill was a plod. Usually I can lengthen my stride and flow with the gradient. Today there was nothing. I tried to catch a big guy in front so I could run in his slipstream and save me some effort against a stiff breeze. I couldn’t bridge the gap. I probably wasn’t more than 20 metres.

Things weren’t going well, and I wasn’t happy. At 6.5 miles, a chap with a broad northern accent, caught up and was running beside me. He chirped up a comment about being halfway by now, to which I grunted a reply, “Yep”. He tried to engage in a conversation, but it was going to be a one-sided one! I was in a fowl mood. Grunts and silence were my answers. He soon ran ahead. I could hear another runner’s race number flapping in the wind as it was not attached properly. This also started to annoy me! I was very irritable!

My pace had slowed by now, and was being frequently overtaken. This didn’t help, but I was just telling myself to run my own race.

As we approached 8 miles, I was (thankfully – for everyone else’s benefit) running on my own. We hit a big hill out of Dugort, and my legs were gone. I was running at 10:30 pace climbing the hill. Ususally I would be doing 8:30 at the slowest. I was gone, physically and mentally. I was being overtaken by the entire field at this stage (at least that’s what it felt like). I wanted to quit. But I wouldn’t. I don’t do that. I knew I could get around at a slow jog if that be the case. The distance wasn’t a problem, but there was no speed in the legs. The hill sapped me. I was drained. Mile 9 was at the top of the hill. Four to go. I was trying to get the legs moving again, but they weren’t responding. I couldn’t go faster than 8:30.

I reached 10 miles in 76 mins. I knew I had to run three 8:00 min/miles to be sub-1:40. But I just couldn’t do it. 8:30 was all my legs were allowing me to run. I came home in 1:41:10, just outside my goal. I was disappointed, and annoyed.

My preparation wasn’t ideal. I’d been sick the week before. I hadn’t run a huge amount in the week in the lead-up. But I was confident I could run inside 1:40. I was annoyed that my legs failed me, and I was annoyed that I cracked mentally. I just didn’t enjoy the race.

Race stats:
1 - 6:45
2 - 7:02
3 - 7:43
4 - 7:18
5 - 7:03
6 - 7:07
7 - 7:34
8 - 7:45
9 - 7:47
10 - 9:00
11 - 8:13
12 - 8:44
13 - 8:12
13.1 - 6:36

Just looking at your splits and taking into account everything you were definitely in shape to go well under 1.40. to be honest i think you just went out too fast. I know you were trying to allow for the hills but if you look at it there was only one mile in first seven outside that pace so there was no need for it with one nearly a full minute quicker than the pace. At the end of the day its a learning curve and wouldnt worry too much about it you are in better shape than you think i believe and will suprise yourself in the coming weeks and races.
Keep up the good work

PS. Just an interesting note for 1st 8 mile you ran average of 7.17 pace 23 seconds per mile quicker than pace so definitely in good shape. 72.50 for 10 mile a good time in itself

figs

Thanks ecoli. I wrote that report the day after the race, and I was still feeling annoyed with myself.

Having considered it with a clear head, it's obvious I did go out too fast, and blew up a bit towards the end. I think my preparation wasn't perfect either, and had I got that right, I could have held the pace a bit towards the end.

Given that it was a tough course too, I can't be too unhappy. Those hills were hard. Besides, it gives me a chance to go sub-1:40 in the Dublin half in September... although I'd like to be looking at a sub-1:37 there (Am I being unrealistic - that's 4 mins in 2 months!).

I went through 10 miles in 76mins. If I could manage 73ish for the Frank Duffy10 in August I'd be delighted. That would be 10 minutes faster than my time last year.

Nothing like a bit of ambition!

Wk 4.5 - Rest day

ecoli

figs wrote: »

Thanks ecoli. I wrote that report the day after the race, and I was still feeling annoyed with myself.

Having considered it with a clear head, it's obvious I did go out too fast, and blew up a bit towards the end. I think my preparation wasn't perfect either, and had I got that right, I could have held the pace a bit towards the end.

Given that it was a tough course too, I can't be too unhappy. Those hills were hard. Besides, it gives me a chance to go sub-1:40 in the Dublin half in September... although I'd like to be looking at a sub-1:37 there (Am I being unrealistic - that's 4 mins in 2 months!).
I went through 10 miles in 76mins. If I could manage 73ish for the Frank Duffy10 in August I'd be delighted. That would be 10 minutes faster than my time last year.

Nothing like a bit of ambition!

Wk 4.5 - Rest day

I really do believe you can i mean had you been able to level the pace you were on for sub 1.40 so realistically it only two or three mins you will be making up most

figs

Wk 4.6 - Track Session

Track session this morning. Really enjoyed it. Must do more of these!

1 mile warm up
8 x 400m (1 min recovery)
2 mile warm down & stretching

Laps:
1 - 1:25
2 - 1:26
3 - 1:31
4 - 1:30
5 - 1:30
6 - 1:26
7 - 1:29
8 - 1:27

Total Dist approx 5 miles.

figs

Wk 4.7 - 13.6 / 114 @ 8:23 pace

13 miles this morning in the company of Woddle & Ecoli around Firhouse / Rockbrook / Marley. Lovely morning for it and nice to have a bit of chat too.

Legs felt a bit stiff after yesterdays session, but eased out until towards the end of the run when they started to get heavy again. Still, I felt good and reasonably strong.

Got my heart rate monitor working today, so had an average of 156 for the run. Once I find out what my max heart rate is, I'll know what this means!

Week 4 Total - 36.7 miles.

figs

Wk 5.1 - Cycle 8.5 miles / 35 min

Cross training day today, and the cycle was cut short with a rear puncture... was a little over 4 miles out and the back tyre started to get soft... needless to say, I hadn't taken the puncture repair kit so rather than a walk home, I about turned, and managed to get home on a very soft tyre.

Rest of week as follows:
5.1 - Cycle
5.2 - 3mi Fast
5.3 - 7mi
5.4 - 3mi
5.5 - Rest
5.6 - 7mi (to include 5mi Phoenix Park Race)
5.7 - 14mi LSR

figs

Wk 5.2 - skipped

Skipped due to tight calf. 3 miles added to Wk 5.3


Wk 5.3 - 10 mi / 77:40 @ 7:45 pace

Ran an out and back route from clontarf out along Dollymount. Added the three miles I missed yesterday to the 7 planned for today. The first 5 were easy, as the wind was behind me. Average pace at 7:30 and HR was about 160 for first five. Running back into the wind gale was a bit tougher, with average pace dropping to just below 8:00 and HR up to 172.

figs

Great to see so many logs here, and being updated daily... it's getting harder to find my own!!

Wk 5.4 - 3.3 / 28:13 @ 8:04 pace

Nice slow run this evening. No sign of the stiffness in my calf. No other ill effects. Planned rest day tomorrow.

Looking forward to Saturdays race. I'm not in as good shape as my 5 mile PB earlier this year (33:14), but I think sub-35 is achievable and I'd be happy with that.

figs

The second time I've run this race, and I was determined that it was going to help bury the ghost of the Achill half two weeks ago (there's still unfinished business there, but it will have to wait until next year!).

Bumped into Woddle, Gerard65, RacoonQueen, and stmochtas before the start. Was a bit worried when we jumped into the pens, and saw the people kept on coming. It was fairly packed (and getting more and more jammed with each minute). Myself and stmochtas were about 40m from the start line, and it took about 20s to cross. With such large numbers, segregation of runners by time would be something that the organisers should look at.

I was lucky to get into a comfortable pace fairly early, and wasn't held up along the Kyber Pass. Started making up places as soon as I hit the hill. Was feeling comfortable all the way to mile 3. Very glad the course didn't head down by Chapolizard gate. Tha hill is a killer!

At about 3 miles, RuralRunner saw my boards singlet, and introduced himself. I was working hard at that stage, and wasn't really able to engage in a conversation, but just meeting another boardsie spurred me on a bit. I was huffing and puffing by the time we got to the top of the hill, and couldn't keep pace with RuralRunner.

I slipped back a bit in mile 4, but picked it up again in mile 5, to finish in a PB of 33:12 (Chip Time). My previous PB was 33:14, but run on a course that was short, so I'm happy this is an official PB for 5 miles.

Very happy with the race pack too... great T-shirt, and goodie bag. Good value!

Well done to stmochtas on a PB, and all the other boardsies who ran. It was a good turn out for the boards team.

DJS

Well done man, nothing better then a PB is there

tisnotover

well done on PB figs, nice race report.

BeepBeep67

Well done on the PB Figs, I enjoyed the read.