Leicester 10k

Last Sunday I took part in another 10k running race this time in Leicester. After quite a rough week at university with exams and assignment deadlines, coupled with 3 days of no training due to illness I wasn't expecting much from this race. Due to the fact that this weekend I have a hard Duathlon race in Asbourne I thought that a hard 10k run would help me get back on track.

The race was held in Abby Park, fantastic location for a running race. I started at a strong pace but after 3k I realised it wasn't going to be a good race so I just tried to hang in there and use the race as preparation for Asbourne. The 18k of cycling to get to the venue didn't help either but certainly it was a perfect training opportunity.

I finished the race in 38mins 42sec. Not a fantastic time but kept my consistency with another top 10 performance.

Now am really looking forward to next Saturday's race. Its a hell of a tough course with 12k opening run leg, followed by 40k of cycling and finishing it off with 4k of running. All this with loads of hills.. Can't wait!

Dermot