Pre London Fleet Half Marathon

Only half successful at the Fleet Half Marathon in that I was unable to improve on my Blackpool time. Hugely rewarding was the win in the over 70 group with a time of 1hr 42 min 23 secs which came on a much more undulating course on a day approaching 15 degs, so different from the snow and ice of a month ago.

An initial short lap round Fleet reminded me why I don't like these big entry marathons as bunching made the first mile painfully slow a pace which later picked up to average 7 mins 39 secs per mile.

Roger was the star of the day with a time of 1 hr 25 mins but beaten for the over 60 prize by a couple of seconds, losing out to a man he had battled with over the last few miles

Sally managed 2 hr 11 mins, slightly slower than her target, finishing strongly and looking good for her London debut.

Overall positions will have to wait until publication of the official results.

Next up is the Brighton Marathon in four weeks time.