Run > Race

Usual start, slow and steady, increasing pace and settling down during the first mile. Was running at my limit really, struggling to maintain the pace and always thinking I can't carry on. Thought about stopping several times, but just backed off a little instead. The hill on the return was a killer and I wasn't going any faster than walking pace by the time I got to the top, but I did run it all which was good. Was pretty much beat by the end. A bit too hot for me today. Race prep not good, too much to drink the night before. About 2 1/2 mins slower than last year and much further back in the field as a result.