Chester half marathon, Trevor climbs

Not sure whether my decision to run the Chester half (for the fifth time) on Sunday was wise - with Edinburgh, my big target, next Sunday. But it was an excellent confidence boost (assuming I recover in time). Took it relatively easy, and felt very strong from Pulford back to the finish, passing around 15 good club runners to finish in 30th place (from around 2000) in 1:22:30. Bigger crowds now for this race, nice atmosphere, good cool conditions. Bodes well for the marathon, felt nicely sustainable at the pace, with each mile quicker than the previous. Felt fine afterwards - indeed had a short climbing session with Rich at Trevor. Led Hot Dog (4), then the wall to its left (VS). Then led the newish route Crocs (f5+) up a tricky but short steep wall with some loose rock, then seconded Alligator's Crawl (HVS 5a) up the obvious crack on the right. Retired soon afterwards for a well deserved pint in The Sun. Cycled to work on Monday, to loosen the legs.