Salford 10k

Race: Salford 10k
Time/Position: 35:25 (44th from 569)
Having deliberately focused on reducing my 10k pb this year, it was pleasing to take such a big chunk off it before switching to the hills for summer. I'd expected to dip under 36m for the first time on this notoriously fast, flat course, but didn't expect to take 37 secs off my Twin Piers time. Bit of a scrum at the start, but managed to negotiate it and started off faster than usual. Kept pushing for both laps (went through 5k in 17:42, an exact split), and was able to get in small groups to counteract a stiff breeze. A highly competitive and well organised race, with a very strong field drawn from a big geographical area. Did the full run up Moel Famau to warm down in the evening: snow, slush and sunshine. Felt OK in the circumstances, and it was a nice contrast with the less-than-scenic 10k!