Run4Fun 10km

Took an overnight stay in Sydney with Minnie, continuing the program of 10km road races leading up to two races in Melbourne on track in a few weeks. The last 4 days included track races on Thursday and Friday as well as today. Wasn't sure if I would be up or down today given the workload...today for the first 5km the legs were up. Cruising in a pack that contained places 4-9, felt as if I was floating along. The morning warm and with high humidity (93%), not enough fluid in the system, turned a corner onto bitumen baked in warm sunlight and the wheels fell off.

Splits: 4km 13:17, 5km 16:23, missed the drinks station soon after...3:45, 3:28, 3:45, 3:45, sponge at 9km 3:25= 34:32. 14th overall, 1st M50+

Minnie 49:53. 5th W50+

Really enjoyed the day, especially after race at Tusmo back in Canberra.

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