- My hip/groin strain is still not right – 5k running and my hip goes no.
- Swimming is easier.
- I am not quite as unfit as I thought I was considering time off running (again).
- Curry is NOT an ideal race fuel, even korma. At one point I felt a bit sick from pushing so hard – the thought of being sick after curry for tea wasn’t great.
- Runners are chatty pre-race. Went on my own, found people to talk to. Even spotted people I knew at the end and had a good catch up.
- But racing when friends are racing is a bit more enjoyable overall.
- Running 10k in nearly new, no drop trainers wasn’t my best idea really. More practice needed. Calves feeling it.
- Socks that worked great in my Speedcross, do not work in my new Altras. I do have a great pair that do work with the altras though.
- Club run/organised 10k races are some of the best races.
- That particular trail race is one of my favourites.
- Week day evening races in summer free up the weekend!
- Running is less faffy than cycling but still not as fun (to be honest – this is NOT something I learnt last night – more it was reinforced).
- I like NOT getting a t-shirt at the end – medal is a bit take or leave but nice momento.
- Races never have enough toilets.
- Cycling is more fun.
So even after many years of running/races, there is always something to learn!
The Jilted Triathlete 