Extremely cold! Under-dressed in just vest and shorts. Aimed to start slow and maintain steady pace until mile 10, then speed up if I could. Did first mile fast, then gradually slowed and slowed and slowed up until mile 6, but not too worried as had settled into good rythym. Had first gel at mile 6. Missed marker for mile 7 and had inexplicably made up time on steep-ish climb up to mile 8. Carried on climbing up to mile 10, making up even more time but suspecting mile markers were out. Felt good at mile 10 so decided I would try to speed up for last part. Also decided against taking second gel. Pace a bit uneven as I slowed down when I lost concentration and then had to speed up again to catch up; ran hard towards line. Pleased with time (new PB!) and felt good throughout run. Also felt that run was easier than previous half marathon, with no real tiredness in legs. (Time = official time; took 35 seconds to cross start line.)

Have worn another shirt under vest and/or gloves. Extremely cold towards end!

Gentle jog to bag collection area. Stretched whilst putting on warm clothes and whilst waiting for 'bus back to train station.


Pacing was a bit out, and might have been slightly better with more clothing on.


Difficult to get to but otherwise excellent race.