Five of a kind

What was to have been a family team of seven for the Brighton 10K was cut to five  during the preceding weeks by injury and lack of training. 

The remaining quintet comprised myself, daughter Sally (a supporter on my last JNC),  granddaughter Holly  - yes that's three generations in one race - plus daughter in law's father Eddie who is in his late seventies and her brother Tim aged 44.

You couldn't find a flatter course and conditions were perfect, cool and no wind, so no excuses for poor times. Tim led us home in 46 mins with myself well behind in 52.10 (chip time 50.44).  Sally and Holly ran round together in 64 mins while Eddie who seems to thrive off minimal training rounded off the team in about 70 mins.

Having had too many breaks in training recently plus various niggly injuries  I was predicting a time closer to the hour so was well pleased  with fourth place in the over 70's.  The age group winner was well clear in 48 mins.