Capenhurst 10k, Cyffylliog MTB

On a hot and humid day (26c) yesterday, I failed by an infuriating 3 seconds to dip under 40 minutes in the Capenhurst 10k outside Chester. That said, my time of 40:03 was enough for 10th place in a field of over 100, so there was some compensation. The heat was undoubtedly a factor, conditions were far from ideal - there was a slight breeze at times, but it was very sticky and humid. I'm not sure whether Thursday's 42km mountain bike ride from Cyffylliog up to and round Llyn Brenig was particularly sensible preparation either. Those are my excuses anyway...