My plan for today was to run with David B at a steady 3:45- 3:50 minutes per km pace (we run together at the Wednesday track sessions). We went a bit too fast for the first 2 km & went through halfway in about 18:40, which was ok. The second half was a bit slower than the first half, probably paying for the fast start. There were plenty of other Ilkley runners just in front, Paul O, Steve C, Andy W & Richard R were all going well. I finished in 37:53 which was my best 10k time since 1983 and a minute and a half improvement on my best time this year. David was one place behind me with a pb of 37:55. Also from our Wednesday training group, Josie H & Rachel B from Otley AC both had very impressive runs today.
Thanks to Marc & Sarah (runningbear) for good vocal support at halfway.
Strangely my achilles feels less sore now than it has done for a few days. Next week is the Thirsk 10 mile race. Having tapered for the Abbey Dash, I'm intending to do a more 'normal' week of training, so I'm not sure what effect that will have on my race at the weekend.
Well done Henry, your fantastic form continues. Very much looking forward to seeing how you get on at Thirsk.
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