5 Mile Handicap Thurs 20th April

23 runners turned out for the annual 5 mile handicap roon the Vale, conditions excellent, dry and cool, no wind. Passed by one for 3rd place in 33mins 2 secs, best time since 02. Ran by HRM, started with the aim of 163 max but by the Bonhill bridge accepted 170 and managed to maintain this all the way to the end. Bit of effort required in the last mile to maintain pace and struggled in the last 100 yards so pace probably about right for fitness.