Mad March 20 - Mad that you mistook March for not being a Summer month

A new event for me & was highlighted to me by our Ex-Club Secretary – so it would be rude not to do it (ok poor excuse I know but I did miss out on Bramley a couple of weeks ago – so am I let off??).

An early one, I picked Dave up & we made light of the drive down there. Parked up & wander over to the HQ & checked in. Wandered back to car to grab the gear & bumped into Brian & said our hellos.

Soon enough race time came along – slight matter of starting the 10M race off first & off they went. Soon our time to line up, as we stood there HOD & ndellar (fellow Fetchies) said hellos. The plan was 09:30`s or 6.3 (03:10) & Dave was under strict intrusions not to sped up. Have to say it was a nice social run chatting to HOD about Chi Running – I didn`t even notice the 9:09 mile 4 sneak in – I thought we were being good.. As we passed the 10Mile marker I looked at the Garmin - 01:34 so bang on target. The course took us around a loop so we missed out seeing Brian was just in front but we did see the first two runners – miles out in front & not really surprising either as who they were. Anyway as the miles ticked off I kept an eye on the pace – slowly creeping up to 6.4. Around the 14M mark the clouds had now decided to clear & the sun came out. It was pretty warm so off came the gloves & arm-warmers – still had my long sleeved top & club vest one (yes I hadn`t expected such warm weather – not checking the weather forecast beforehand – what a rookie !). The last 5M went quite quickly – I did see mile 16 & 18 being low 9.00`s – opps. Mile 19 and then two small sections & into the finishing area. Over the line and only 3 minutes ahead.

This is a great event & very pleased we made the effect – if you have the chance then this is a must do event. Many thanks to Zoom Tri Club & all the helpers & marshals (esp the two lovely ladies with the bunny ears at mile 1 & 11) & to Gosport Road Runners for the support & cheers around the course.

1) - 1m - 9:36(9:36/m) - 138cal
2) - 1m - 9:33(9:33/m) - 139cal
3) - 1m - 9:29(9:29/m) - 140cal
4) - 1m - 9:09(9:09/m) - 140cal - opps
5) - 1m - 9:28(9:28/m) - 140cal
6) - 1m - 9:18(9:18/m) - 139cal
7) - 1m - 9:23(9:23/m) - 140cal
8) - 1m - 9:20(9:20/m) - 138cal
9) - 1m - 9:24(9:24/m) - 140cal
10) - 1m - 9:19(9:19/m) - 139cal
11) - 1m - 9:24(9:24/m) - 139cal
12) - 1m - 9:20(9:20/m) - 139cal
13) - 1m - 9:17(9:17/m) - 140cal
14) - 1m - 9:13(9:13/m) - 139cal
15) - 1m - 9:18(9:18/m) - 139cal
16) - 1m - 9:00(9:00/m) - 139cal - opps
17) - 1m - 9:22(9:22/m) - 139cal
18) - 1m - 9:05(9:05/m) - 139cal - opps
19) - 1m - 9:20(9:20/m) - 140cal
20) - 1m - 9:16(9:16/m) - 138cal
21) - 0.04m - 24(9:15/m) - 5cal



Other news I have decided that before I reach 100 parkruns I will do as many different events as possible. Currently I am 91 for 7 (that looks like a England Cricket score line). When I decided this I had been to 6 different locations & all 6 had been on or below 23:00 mins (rather pleased with that). So this week I got to Old Deer Park parkrun, which is a nice quiet 3 lapper feeling that was the end of that little achievement. Anyway after 3 laps & after managing to get breathe back I looked, and looked again - 22:54 – however a sub 23 will not happen when I go to Swindon (93rd) on the 19th on my way to the Lightning Run – aim is at least 30mins.



Next up – Another easy week then next Saturday the St Patrick`s 5M Scurry & Sunday Surrey Spitfire (03:25 / 03:30) then a proper rest before the Lightning Run – these main targets races do come round really quickly don`t they?