Hangover and hills in Barrhead

Barrhead 10km, 54.21, ave pace 8.45m/m

8.38, 10.28, 9.35, 8.23, 8.45, 6.55 (7.27m/m for last 0.2)

I do not think I have ever run a race having had any alcohol the night before and what did I have last night  -a full bottle of wine and two vodkas!    This was not really the reason though for very nearly a personal worst, although the last mile may well be my faster ever!

I had a sore head but painkillers soon sorted that.  If this had been a pb course I would have been screwed as I would not have had the levels for it but as it turned out to be my hill training session for the week (or month) I did not feel I had let myself down by being out drinking the night before!

It was really tough but I enjoyed the run as I knew right away there was going to be no pb and just enjoyed the nice course and one of the few periods of sunshine I have seen since Malawi.   Loved the last couple of km with all the downhill, I think I passed about 20 people and no-one passed me; I have really learnt how to let go and power down hills.

I would definately do it again, and try to beat my time for the course, although if it was not a nice day I am sure it would not feel such a pleasant experience.

Well done to Leanne for retaining the ladies title!