Aberdare 10k, 5th July 09. Whilst staying at my sisters house in the valleys i came across this race on "runners world" and after reading some solid reviews decided to pop over for a jog. The race was held at aberdare Leisure centre but the start required a bus trip to the start at penderyn whisky distillery where we would then run back to Aberdare. The course was supposed to be very quick downhill all the way which would produce a quick time. A Solid field started strong especially the eventualy winner who would be untouchable. Settled into a solid pace which was just short from the 5 in front but was pushing away from the rest. The course was not completely flat with a couple of drags up some slopes but otherwise flat and fast. 4k-5k mark i knew i'd pushed to hard and the fact I had an all night drinker on the Friday night wasn't helping. Calf muscle started pulling again and I slowed right down at this point, 5 passed me. 2k to go mark I'd kept with the crew in front and found the legs again, passed 2 to the finish. Through aberdare town centre, a spiral slope bridge over the road then a lap around the race track. Really enjoyed the finish as i'd made it a a very tough race for myself. Gd crowd in the bandstand. Finished 8th 36.50m PB Previous (38.07)
*Note for self, make sure you put the chip on the leg, doesn't register on the arm.
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