After an ok week of training - a couple of 7 milers and 500m incline hill work, Alexandra Palace was a new venue for me. Again a bit of pain to get to by public transport. Terrible weather but at least the rain cleared for the race although a blustery wind was a big problem, as was the steep climb to Ally Pally on each of the 3 laps. OK course for me on the whole - not too muddy and long bits of flat or downhill - ran in 15mm spikes.
Hung on for 20th place and just missed the Vets bronze medal by 1 second. If I'd known I could have caught the guy in front. Not as good as last week - struggled on the ascents - but still first for club. Quality of field not as good as Met League but Highgate and Heathside were out in force.
Results here.
On the Sunday the After Adoption charity held a 10K race in Hyde Park. Dad came down for it. Took it relatively steady and got round in 36 mins for 11th - first Vet this time. Dad was 2nd O60.
2 lap course and started at 10am so got very congested with joggers and tourists!
Results here.
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