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The GNR, my 3rd running of the event. Surprises me everytime how undulating the course is. The rain and wind weren't ideal for the 2nd half but much better than expected.

Was wound up at the start and for the first few miles, but settled down and enjoyed it. Crowded all along the course with runners, but to be expected. The crowds on the road were impressive especially given the weather.

Managed to get my sub 1:40 but only just. Was on for 1:38 or so at times, but the expected fade occurred, but I managed to bring it home along the seafront.

This was my biggest mileage block in the 13 weeks leading up to it, and that is saying something with it being my 17th Half Marathon.

Since my PB at the GNR in Sept 11 I have run a disappointing 1:58 at Southend in June 12, and improved ever since with 1:44 at Silverstone in the spring of this year and then 1:43 at Southend this summer. Today's 1:39 continues the improvement trend. Will look to build on my good base, and target a good time at Great Bentley in February before a spring Marathon.

Full blog to follow soon.

Split Summary
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1) 0.62m - 4:27(7:10/m) 77cal
2) 0.62m - 4:20(6:59/m) 71cal
3) 0.62m - 5:01(8:04/m) 89cal
4) 0.62m - 4:36(7:24/m) 81cal
5) 0.62m - 4:34(7:21/m) 81cal
6) 0.62m - 4:43(7:35/m) 82cal
7) 0.62m - 4:50(7:46/m) 82cal
8) 0.62m - 4:52(7:50/m) 81cal
9) 0.62m - 4:35(7:22/m) 81cal
10) 0.62m - 4:33(7:20/m) 81cal
11) 0.62m - 4:26(7:08/m) 80cal
12) 0.62m - 4:31(7:17/m) 81cal
13) 0.62m - 4:35(7:23/m) 81cal
14) 0.62m - 4:50(7:47/m) 81cal
15) 0.62m - 4:49(7:45/m) 82cal
16) 0.62m - 4:56(7:56/m) 80cal
17) 0.62m - 4:59(8:02/m) 82cal
18) 0.62m - 5:10(8:18/m) 80cal
19) 0.62m - 5:01(8:04/m) 81cal
20) 0.62m - 4:38(7:28/m) 81cal
21) 0.62m - 4:38(7:27/m) 82cal
22) 0.09m - 34(6:36/m) 10cal