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Wiltshire 10. 3rd in 56:57.

Very pleased to duck under 57 minutes and with how the race went generally. Conditions were definitely on the damp side so the promised 2 mile warm up never happened.

Set off well though and found a good rhythm settled in 4th. Had Gary O'Brian on my shoulder and felt like we would eventually catch 3rd.

Just before 4 miles 3rd had a route dilemma and paused for a second which brought us up to him a bit earlier. He then worked hard to try and get clear which dragged me with him and dropped Gary.

Miles 6 and 7 had the route's worst climbs and here I started trying to pass into 3rd. The guy wouldn't quit though and would work hard to pass me and then slow down. This spoilt my 8th mile slightly so I made a better effort to drop him before the run in.

Last section was along a very muddy river path but was pleased to still squeeze in under 57 minutes.

Very solid run, still feeling good at the end - all of which bodes well for Bath. Pleased.

Split Summary

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1) - 1m - 5:44(5:44/m) - 107cal

2) - 1m - 5:42(5:42/m) - 110cal

3) - 1m - 5:40(5:40/m) - 110cal

4) - 1m - 5:41(5:41/m) - 108cal

5) - 1m - 5:35(5:35/m) - 111cal

6) - 1m - 5:45(5:45/m) - 110cal

7) - 1m - 5:54(5:54/m) - 110cal

8) - 1m - 5:52(5:52/m) - 111cal

9) - 1m - 5:39(5:39/m) - 111cal

10) - 0.97m - 5:23(5:35/m) - 106cal