steevc just finished a 8.82km run, that lasted for 73 minutes.
This run helped steevc burn 635.0 calories.
Description from Strava:
A nice morning after all the rain we have had lately. It was a little cool, but I do not mind that. I jogged through the village to warm up. A couple of ladies overtook me, but that is fine. When I got there I said I would volunteer for next week as it is the day before the 10k. The course was not looking too bad, but part of a tree had come down and already been chopped up to clear the path.
I had time for a quick chat with some folk. Alan is off to Latvia next week for a half. I know Jeff is currently in Namibia, but he hoped to do a parkrun there. A couple of people did the Great North Run and I am tempted to apply for that next year.
We had the usual mud patch after the first corner that I just ran through, but there was no real mud otherwise. I was not going too hard today, but tried to keep up with a few people. I was not feeling too bad. On the last lap there were a few changes in position, but I finished fairly strong in 36th place. The full results have not come through yet, but I expect there were about 100 there.
I think I was slightly slower than last week, but then I walked home and today I jogged most of it. Maybe my endurance is improving. I think I will do okay on the 10k, but I do not expect a great time. It is just a fun outing with about 1000 others.
We are draining our pool as it is unlikely to be warm enough for swimming. The cover was full of rainwater anyway. I noticed that the new 'lake' up the road has some water in the bottom now. I assume it is intended to deal with run-off when they build lots of new houses and their associated roads. I do hope they plant some trees around it.
We are off for a picnic in Bedford this afternoon, so I am glad the weather is looking good.
Enjoy your weekend and run free.
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https://www.strava.com/activities/9902897026
About the Athlete: Older guy trying to keep fit, but still hope to go quicker.
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