30th August 2011
39:52 - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/110757472
The disappointments and just plain lethargy of Morpeth inspired a mini revival in August. I started running further and more fequently in preparation for the Great North Run and turned in a better performance at the Blyth Links 10k.
Not quite sure of myself I opted for a slow start, fast finish approach and went through a very crowded first mile in 6:45. It was slower than my first mile at Morpeth but I felt much better in myself. Picking up the pace I clocked 6:35 for mile 2, before accelerating again to clock 6:25, 6:28 mile splits through the middle section of the race.
With just over two miles to go I felt fine and ready to put in a strong finish. Chasing down runners on the long homeward stretch I logged consecutive 6:14 splits for miles 5 and 6. A sprint finish secured the sub 40 minute time I'd hoped for weeks ago, crossing the line in 39:51. (My official time was 40:00. Where they found those additional nine seconds I don't know!)
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