Barking Park
The scene of my first ever parkrun that was way back in July 2012. Today was my 10th parkrun and 9th at Barking. Wasn't sure how my body would react after yesterday.
Got there after 8.30 absolutely pissing down, I am thinking do I really want to do this even though I was already there but someone had spotted me sheltering from the rain. But by 9 the rain had died off And soon we were, off
Took it fairly easy at first near the back passed a couple and soon passed a few women exchanged a few words (nice words) with another lady There was another lady in blue ahead we were working to catch her. But I left her behind. Another woman to catch which I do then no-one. No I wasn't in the lead fat chance but they were so far ahead. Saw someone in the distance But realistically too far ahead to actually catch But gave it a go. Again in the final straight tried pumping my arms to go faster not let anyone pass me. There was someone, pump harder. THEN... the woman I exchanged words with passed me I tried to go with her take her back but it wasn't to be. Legs didn't have it
It wasn't to be
I was gracious she was pretty pleased esp as at halfway when the guy mentioned the time, it was her quickest too date.
Splits
10:08,
9:52,
9:48,
1:04 (8:03 pace)
That last bit quicker than yesterday
So that is a bonus
27th out of 34 and 1st in my age group
Looking forward to an easy run tomorrow
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