Time/Position: 1.20.44 (48th from 3272 [2nd V50])
Another disappointing half marathon two weeks after Village Bakery: not exactly sure why, just don't seem able to sustain a basic pace despite going quite well at shorter distances recently. I first did the Chester half 20 years ago, in which time it has changed beyond recognition. Then, it was a low-key local race that headed down quiet lanes south to Pulford. Now, it is a big commercial event which heads north towards Mollington and Saughall. From the Roodee, the route heads right through the centre, past the cross, before moving towards Parkgate Road and then out on lanes towards Mollington. I was going reasonably well at first, but knew I was slower than at VB - which itself was slow. It does twist around a bit, and it does have a few false flats, so it's not as quick as Wrexham - and the real killer comes at the end when it climbs (very modestly) up Cheney Road towards Northgate and the finish in front of the town hall.
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