Wellington Monument Race

Not really a race report - what can you say about a road 10k that's 3 miles out (mostly uphill) and 3 miles back (mostly downhill)?

Just wanted to broadcast Martin's excellent performance (at the race!!). He managed to knock a minute and a half off his previous PB for the course to storm home in 15th position overall and to take the 1st male vet 50 prize. What a star! I put it all down to my influence (naturally) - I knew the minimal training, maximum alcohol approach would pay dividends eventually.

Richard also completed the course in a PB and was 5th MV50 in a strong field, finishing in 43.17 and Lesley trotted effortlessly over the line in 54.28 having run up all the hills for the first time.

The prize giving was an interesting exercise and I still haven't worked it out. They gave the trophy for first lady to the girl who came second, then they gave the runners up prize to the girl who came 4th (that was me by the way), then they gave the girl who came first the 1st Vet 35 prize and the girl who came 3rd 1st Vet 45. I'm sure there was a logical explanation. Answers on a post card please.........

If you want to look at the fascinating results in full here's the link.

http://www.runnerswebuk.co.uk

Happy Christmas to you all and remember if you want to achieve maximum performance in the New Year, eat lots of mince pies, drink lots of beer and go for a run tomorrow.