Andy H reports....
Last night I took part in the County 10k Track Championships at the Blackbridge Track in Gloucester. In the past I have had a good record at this event, I was 1st 3 years ago and 2nd last year. However last night's field was full of quality. I finished 8th overall (4th Senior Man). I ran 35:57 (a PB of 9secs) a satisfactory performance by me, I thought, as I wanted to break the 36min barrier. There were 18 runners in the field over half made up from Bourton (most over 45). It was a pity there were no-one else from the club as there were more County medals up for grabs and I feel we could have done well. For example there was no-one in the Senior Ladies or LV35 category. The race would have been different from doing the usual Wed night run.
There was a one highlight last night, I was involved in a race where a World Record was set. The 2nd man in was an athlete from Tipton Harriers (one of the best clubs in the country). He set the best ever time by a V55 over 10,000m on the track. I am unsure of his exact time but it was around the 33min mark.