The Elmore 7 today. Matt got me into this as it is where Mel's parents live. Cath needed the car so I had to cycle there. It was all the way down the A24 and A23 through Steatham, and Croydon going passed Ikea. Talk about an unpleasant ride. Drivers can be morons. It was 15 miles each way so more miles to go into the spreadsheet.
As for the race, I wasn't expecting much. The furthest I've run since the marathon which is a scary thought. I set off and it felt like I was going nowhere fast but I hit the first mile marker at under 8 minute miles so was delighted. I ran the second mile in the same time but then the hills started. Not long ones but lots of short up and downs. I had a real low point at mile three but I pulled myself together by mile 4 and got faster. I followed a girl over the last 3 miles and managed to hold a perfect 8 minute mile pace.
Time: 57:10
Splits: 7:46, 7:48, 8:25, 8:52, 8:00, 8:03, 8:01
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