Blisworth 5k
7th May 2010

 

Official Results

Jose Ariza 18.54
Adam Hills 19.04
Tony Barnes 19.43
Katarina Darcy  28.07
Jack Chana 28.09

Race Report.
 
 It was going to be a rather chilly start (and possibly wet) for the Blisworth 5K on Friday evening. I was actually debating whether I wanted to go out yet again and 'die' of yet another bout of hyperthermia but got myself there and talked myself into it.
 
There were a few other Harriers taking part although I did feel that the numbers were disappointing considering that Blisworth is not far from Bedford and that the course was only 5K so 'do-able' by most. Well, if I can....
 
Having wrapped up for the elements I hovered around the back for the start, took a few minutes for everyone to get going and pass the start line but it was good to run down the first hill. I had my mind set on achieving the same time as last year, if not a bit slower, but the hills this year seemed to have grown in size, either that or I had shrunk in size (probably a little too much swimming practice). All but the first hill seemed to be on an incline and never ending and I was almost ready to give up by the first kilometre. Fortunately it wasn't just me that found them difficult.
 
The marshals were encouraging and there were a couple of frozen supporters along the course, mainly at the pub!
 
I was ever so glad to reach the finish, set back in the farm, and am now left wondering whether I really did run it as 'fast' as I did or whether my watch was out of sync. It may not be deemed as a fast time by some, if not most, but if you know me and / or have seen my other running times you will understand why and I also "don't do" hills! I really hope that the official results appear soon.
 
A social gathering (barbeque and beer) took place alongside the prize giving. I was given the prize for 1st Male Veteran 65+ .... lucky old me, although I was asked to pass it on to Bill Billington (Stopsley Striders) as he was not in attendance.
 
Thank you very much Jack for 'nagging' at me all the way around.
 
 
Katarina

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