Just a short note to reflect on my first proper run since breaking/damaging my ribs 4 weeks ago while horse riding.
The run was the Maidtone 1/2 marathon which was organised by my running club (Maidstone Harriers) and was a well organised and supported race.
The course was described as undulating and i must admit it felt that i was doing more up rahter than down, but that is what i prefer as hills are a big part of my training.
As always the start was a bit slow and due to the number of runners there were a few knocks and apologies from runners everywhere as we tried to find our own space and rhythm.
I did not have a watch so was just trying to concentrate on a steady pace, but as the miles rolled past i was still feeling good so i started to increase my speed on the flat and up hill sections as they came up.
The net result was a fast finish that gave me a time of 1 hour 46 minutes and 2 seconds. I am really pleased with this performance bearing in mind that i have taken 4 weeks off all exercise.
The next race is another 13 miles in Stevenage on the 1st November.
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