Bupa London 10000 - Challenge 3 - 25/5/15

So this is the second time I have completed this race and the last time I set a PB for a 10K race of 59 mins 42 so I was chuffed with that, not sure will manage that again but you never know I'm going to go for it if I can. Am a bit gutted that Jay won't be running with me (and think he is too) but its no good running if ankle gives way after a while as obviously I'd stop too. So at least this way, I get to enjoy running the new route in London, Jay gets to walk around, and its only an hour and we can be travelling back home.

So kit and running gear is all ready again.

So Challenge Number 3 completed:-) Unfortunately didn't beat my PB of the last time I ran it last  year, but was close enough really on a very hot day again (and I hate the heat!!). So 1 hour and 55 seconds and I really went for it on the last 2 miles, which shows on my watch time as had 2 negative splits so can't really complain at that. Most runners don't run quicker at the end than the beginning as they are too knackered, I admit I did run quick at the start, then at just before half way point I checked my watch and thought wow I could do this in 48 mins (too quick for me to keep up that pace) and yes it was too quick as by the 5K splits I'd dropped to over 29 mins for the half way so knew I wouldnt beat my time. Anyway I didn't stop, just slowed down a little when I had to and danced around a few slower runners, although some had to pass me at points and then ran like the clappers for last 2 miles:-) Saw Jay at Bird Cage Walk again and he took a video of me, and just concentrated on running to the end as it wasn't far.  Hit my watch button at 1 hour 55 seconds (although Jay thought I was quicker) but chip time confirmed I was right.  Still good time though, I was wilting in the heat but was determined to just keep going.  Didn't enjoy the new route as much, the Strand was a bit boring although Jay and I go up London so recognised loads of it.  Had a nice ice cream afterwards on walking back and was amazed that people were still walking/jogging (not many really running) along Bird Cage Walk even then - I'd finished, collected goody bag and medal, had pictures taken, collected baggage, met Jay, changed, walked to get an ice cream and walked back towards Westminster so must have been at least half hour if not more.

So would I do again, ofcourse, I've already paid my money to do next year on 30th May 2016.  Just the matter of a couple more 10K's this year and a bike ride and not sure what else, will have to see as still have ankle issues but hopefully they will sort themselves.

Now hope I don't get bored, but will still be running and cycling even if no races planned, but I'll always be updating my blog - you just never know.