after the debacle of the last two miles at bath (i was on for about 1:20til the cramps in the stomach and legs took over) i have learned a couple of things the hard way. 1 don't do long distance races til you are strong enough to be able to handle them-i am not, i don't do any thing like enough miles to be ab;e to compete in them as well as i can in 5k's or 10k's. 2 crucial this one-take on board enough energy during the race or you wil cramp and when that happens there is nothing you can do to stop the slow down. i took on board nothing at all as i can't tolerate sports energy drinks while i'm running. 3 my optimum distances are between 5 and 10k 4 you need the concentration span of a zombie to be able to run good long distance races.
the one highlight of the day was meeting a young oxford graduate called becky in the food tent afterwards. if she had lived a bit closer too home i would have asked her for a number. aztec west tonight if i can get a lift but some how i don't think i will as i am racing a 5 miler down at weston on thursday and i wont be going if i can't get a lift, i ache too much
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