10mile undulating course which takes in the back lanes of Lampeter. Usually the start of the racing season and gets the body up to speed.
Things ticking along nicely with plenty of the core work, and constant running helping with overall fitness. Was supposed to give the race a miss and run the Llambed to Blaenvaon fell race on the Saturday but due to babi Cadi and mum on their own for up to 4 plus hours we changed plans.
Nice weather, good field off we went. Started steady and stayed with the 2nd group at a nice pace, the leader slowly edging away, I was happy with my average and kept with the group. Coming up to half way I was 2nd overall, 15 sec behind. On the return 4 mile leg I upped the pace and felt good closing in on the leader.
Down to 5sec at one point at mile 8 I couldn't quite make up the last few yards and coming into the finish the legs were cooked. Came in 56.55 15 sec behind Rob Johnson who ran strong to the end. 3rd was Mark Horsman whos putting in some mamouth shifts these days hitting 90 mile weeks and holding some excellent speed. Bravo
