TOM SCOTT MEMORIAL 10 MILER

In a bit of a tapering and recovery mode last week so made a last minute decision and entered the Tom Scott Memorial 10 mile race at Strathclyde Park. I was unsure how the legs would feel after the 50km but had been feeling fine all week with no muscle pain or injuries so thought this would be a great workout for the lungs. It is normally a bit windy at the loch but race conditions were near perfect although still a bit chilly for my liking.

Route Map 

Set off at a brisk pace hoping the legs could cope and was pleasantly surprised to hold a steady pace all the way. The splits came in at 6 minute miles average and finished in 59min 56secs having chased good pal George Taylor all the way with him worryingly glancing behind in the final mile making sure I did not catch him. A new PB for that distance into the bargain and feeling really fresh just now.

Strathclyde Loch

Garmin details : http://connect.garmin.com/activity/294477619 As usual incorrect as I forgot to switch off on the line.

Results :http://www.tomscottroadraces.co.uk/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/2013_tom_scott_10_mile_results.pdf

Now time for another taper towards the Hoka Highland Fling on the 27th April with the small matter of the London Marathon on the 21st, so interesting 2 weeks of running coming up but not really bothered about timings in these as they are both just part of WHW Race preparation.