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Reading Half Marathon 2006 - PB at 2:06 |
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Tuesday, 18 April 2006 |
Sorry for the delay in writing my race report....my padded feet are a little tender after the run which is affecting my typing.....anyway here goes.
I really enjoyed my dash around Reading on the 9th April. The field was bigger and crowd louder than previous years. I took up my position at the start amongst the 2:10 athletes which seemed an awfully long way back (more humans to pass). The gun went (so I was told) and we waited for a good few minutes before getting moving. The crowd quickly thinned and I was able to settle into my 9 minute mile pace.
 after a brief pitstop at McDonalds
I put in a 7:50 at the 9 mile mark which put one of my humps a little out of joint....sense was quickly restored. I struggled a bit round Green Park, but the rhythmic beat of a few drummers kept me going (thanks guys).
I entered the stadium to the hear the roar of the crowd, I just had to put on a bit of a sprint (chasing a few terrified runners home..)
I was very satisfied with 2h06min which is my camel PB for a Half. Bring on London (under a week to go..).
Thanks to all my supporters and sponsors. I am overwhelmed by your generosity. Humphrey x
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