ACT Masters XC Handicap 9.3km 33:56

The cold mornings continue with minus 6 degrees overnight, minus 2 degrees for the start of the XC handicap. It was blue skies and sunny, no wind. Not too bad for running. The course extremely hilly throughout with a major climb after 7km followed by long descent to the finish.

I started 45 minutes after the first starter, motored through the field near the end, caught all but Peter, finishing a step behind him. My result age standard 96%, 20 seconds faster than 2017, 20 seconds slower than 2016. Bang in the middle of what I expect in a heavy block of training as May, June and July always are. Helen 80.9% ast, Gabe also a top effort. Maria and Roget also on course.

Next set on Tuesday with 600m XC efforts. ACT Masters 8000m XC Championships next Saturday at Stromlo.

Video from the short 4.5km race.

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