Marymass 10k 26/08/12

 

Good run,still very one paced but felt a lot better than Dundonald.The status of West District 10k did nt attract a big turnout for this one.Pity cos its a pretty fast course and unlike years gone by is now acurate.Ran most of the race myself with Jamie Finlay not far behind.Jamie had the misfortune of slipping  on the path about 4k and did well to pick himself up and finish 5th.In a reverse of position from last year i finished in front of Jamie this year in 4th clocking 34.41. Together with Gordon and Jim Sneddon we got the team prize.Managed to pick up a bronze medal for 3rd vet in the West District Champs as well.All in all its heading in the right direction with the relays only a month away..

Dundonald 10K 01/08/12

Tired.....only way to describe this one.Been back training everyday for about 6 weeks and still finding it a struggle .Strength is good but no speedwork yet .Knew when i was warming up that it was going to be tough and legs were still a bit sore from the 13 miler on sunday with Geo,Alex and Scott...not a good sign.Anyway got a steady start but by the first hill was detached from the leaders and knew i'd have to grind this one out.Rallied a wee bit at the end but 12 hills on the course took its toll and times were slow,i finished 4th in 36.20.....vets 10k in Glasgow next up