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Bath Half. Not impressed.

Warm day, definitely affected by the heat, but mainly hampered by a lack of fitness and the recurrent hamstring issues.

Felt ok in the early miles, with slight lapses in concentration being my worst crime. Miles 8 and 9 were crippling. Hamstring and ankle were playing up and I felt like dropping out. Going backwards and pretty much doubting my ability to finish. It wasn't pleasant.

Luckily (?) my slowdown allowed a pair to pass me back just after 9 miles who were running very strongly. I decided I had to go with them to finish and it was the right move. Finally felt I was running a race even if I was struggling. Passed the bloke after about 11 miles but the lady finished strongly.

Thought the sub 1:20 was in the bag, but the last mile is long and hard. Clocked exactly 80 minutes but think I've been caught on Bath's chip system, the same as last year. *1:20:01... - finally adjusted to 1:20 exactly...

I've been in sub 80 shape almost all year. It was a worst case time to beat. I need to combine 3 big weeks with some form of physio to have a chance at London. New job tomorrow too....

My two other thoughts are that I still lack confidence to attack a half-marathon and that Bath went backwards in organistation this year.

I have the range, I have the speed, and currently I have the motivation. Big improvements over this distance to come this year...

Split Summary

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1) - 1m - 5:55(5:55/m) - 107cal

2) - 1m - 5:54(5:54/m) - 109cal

3) - 1m - 6:00(6:00/m) - 109cal

4) - 1m - 5:54(5:54/m) - 109cal

5) - 1m - 6:02(6:02/m) - 110cal

6) - 1m - 5:56(5:56/m) - 109cal

7) - 1m - 6:00(6:00/m) - 108cal

8) - 1m - 6:10(6:10/m) - 109cal

9) - 1m - 6:17(6:17/m) - 109cal

10) - 1m - 6:03(6:03/m) - 110cal

11) - 1m - 6:07(6:07/m) - 108cal

12) - 1m - 6:05(6:05/m) - 108cal

13) - 1m - 6:09(6:09/m) - 109cal

14) - 0.27m - 1:28(5:27/m) - 28cal