Hi everyone. ๐ This is a long one, I apologise ๐
Iโm delighted to report I ran my 6th SB 10k this morning. Each time has been a bit different, including 28 degrees (2019), a time trial (2020) my 10k PB (2021 - never been close to that since ๐ ), with my daughter (2022), with VRBs (last year) and today an alternative course with strong cross winds. ๐จ๐จ๐จ๐จ
The reason for the alternative course was roadworks on the Prince of Wales Bridge, meaning they werenโt given permission to close the M48 for us. For that reason there was no HM option today. It was a much smaller event - around 500, although it seemed like more than that.
A mile long walk to the start, which was the first main strut, then we ran the whole length of the bridge with lively buffeting cross wind before peeling off and following a very undulating lane which runs between the two bridges. I noticed how we were running down a particularly steep part and realised it was an out and back โฆ.. ๐ณ The view of โourโ bridge at the turnaround point was beautiful. Wish Iโd taken a photo, but I didnโt want to break stride.
We reached the bottom of the steep hill weโd run down and I fully expected to have to walk. Imagine my delight when I didnโt need to! First gear works a treat. ๐ After several more hills, including reaching the โsummitโ of the bridge whilst being buffeted from the other direction, we then had the downhill stretch to enjoy (albeit still being blown sideways- literally in my case). ๐จ๐จ
Then my watch buzzed telling me Iโd finished my 1 hour 8 minute NRC workout. What? Numpty alert. ๐คฆโโ๏ธ But more was to come. Whilst running, I saved that workout and pressed start for the remainder of the run. Except I pressed yoga instead! ๐คฆโโ๏ธ So I have no clue of my 10k time, until the results come in!
Lovely hefty bling, and a massive sense of achievement, running all the hills and letting the wind buffet me around. It was fab, and Iโll be back for my 7th consecutive year in 2025. โค๏ธ