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| Autumn Colours At Gibside |
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| The Warm up |
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After a jog and organised warm up away we went, but I was off the pace as the fast guys left me for dead. Was it the effort of yesterday's Parkrun, or that nice half bottle of Rioja last night? Who knows, but at least I found a bit of energy on the long pull uphill and actually caught and passed one of the front runners. Then, that very welcome turn for home and yes, I can still run fast, very fast downhill!
At the finish I recorded 25.24 for this tough 5K race, probably about par for the course. I was told on my very first run here that it was about three minutes slower than your average Parkrun time and that was pretty accurate.
By the time you return to your car and switch on your mobile the result from the run has already been texted. Lovely people, lovely surroundings, what more could you want from a run?
Statistics
14th position from a field of 80.
There is also a 2K course, just right for beginners, or anyone returning form injury.
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