Coventry Autumnal 5

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Club		 PB SB Pred Time WAVA
Boots Although I didn't break the 28 minute barrier, I still managed to equal my PB. The first mile was once again too fast (5:10) and this probably led to me losing my motivation after 2.5 miles. But with a mile to go I managed to re-motivate myself and managed a sub 5:30 mile which was pleasing. I didn't feel too good on the day, so I'm hoping next years New Year New Five will finally take me under the 28 minute barrier.
Coventry Godiva Harriers, Harborough AC 		25:58 28:03 27:45 28:03 75.16
Go-KL Was pretty nervous all day, just like last year for some unknown reason, maybe because again it is the first proper race I have done since the Spring. At least had the day off work which meant I was able to prepare properly and not be rushed. Got off to a great start - possibly too good as the first mile was maybe a bit too quick at 5.33. Wearing the new trainers felt great - so much more bounce than the old pair. Then like last year eased into a pace which I feel I could maintain almost for a half marathon - indeed felt strong for the final half mile until I felt a little queasy - possibly a legacy of the upset stomach I still have. No real problems, except right calf was still tight to start, left hip a little aggravated near end, and the right knee was sore 20 minutes after the event. And I forgot to set my HR monitor to race - which meant it beeped incessently. 28 seconds faster than last year and unofficially finished 23rd. Garmin has the distance as 5.10 miles and chatting to others - they think the course is a little long too.
Grantham Running club 		27:30 28:52 29:00 28:52 72.98
DaveH Missing the first mile marker was never going to make pacing easy, and hit Mile 2 40secs under target time - oops. That and blowing chunks on the finishing straight made it a good old day.
Unaffiliated 		29:54 30:34 30:00 30:34 68.92
rhb
Chorlton Runners 		28:59 31:33 31:48 66.25
Loca
West 4 Harriers 		30:48 34:00 34:00 70.52
Waveydavey Started quickly, but faded, not badly, just gradually, but faded. Was pleased that I didn't go backwards and my splits for the latter 4 miles were pretty even.
Reading Roadrunners 		32:58 35:31 33:00 35:31 61.85
sami546
Northbrook AC 		33:51 37:31 38:00 37:31 63.53
Seagrave Pleasing time in my first ever race.
Birmingham Running, Athletics, & Triathlon Club (BRAT) 		32:17 38:08 40:00 38:08 55.24
M1nty
Unaffiliated 		37:03 42:31 42:31 52.07
Trogre
Unaffiliated 		40:05 43:20 45:00 43:20 48.62
Hebby
Unaffiliated 		39:20 43:27 45:00 43:27 54.85

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