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Well done BB, great report and time.

 I've just entered two 10k races, May 30 has the Stoke on Trent 10k, a new one but very local to me, will do it just for the local aspect.  Next is August 22nd at Birchwood in Warrington, my first 10k two years ago (1:01:58) so will be using that to break my hour.

Dinda: Not every race will be as hot as that one.  Was the the race that the water stations disappeared?

Below is my race report for the Dougie Mac 5k which I completed this morning with no walk breaks

This was the first race I ever entered and is one of the reasons for starting running. A lack of training meant that all I wanted to do was plod around and get in under 39 minutes (my first go). Last night I went out for a curry with my girlfriend and somehow managed to drink 2 bottles of wine between us. This morning I woke up feeling a bit worried but I had made sure that I had had plenty of water this week.

The sun was shining and I was running with a friend of mine called Keith, he's in his 60's but has a wealth of experience fell running and one or two marathons in his youth. The first mile is all uphill and my garmin said I did that in 11:22, a bit faster than I'd run this week but once at the top of the hill it's mostly downhill to the finish. Second mile came in at 11:06 which reflects the downhill momentum. My legs felt a bit tired but with Keith's support I kept going. The final mile and a bit is all downhill and then a lap around a field. Garmin said 10:24 for that and an average of 10:58 altogether. Overall I'm very happy with my time, garmin said 33:26, will know officially later tonight. It's also an emotional race and it brings back memories of the ladies I knew who passed away at the hospice. Keith has just lost 2 brother in law's to cancer who also went to the hospice and I'm very thankful for his support both in todays race and on my motorbike maintenance.

Dinda: 4th means you know what to expect, good luck with your goal.

 Went out this evening for 2.6 miles, 12 minute miles, nice and steady, managed without walking and shins are great, not one twinge. Dead happy, roll on Sunday.