Rescheduling due to snow in March meant I could have another go at this point to point 1/2 marathon. Started off from Lomond Shores in warm, overcast and damp conditions which stayed for more or less the whole race.
The route runs through the Vale into Dumbarton via Dalreoch and then over the newer Artisan bridge for a change. Slight route change continued under the railway to pick up the usual route along the cycle path. The route rejoins the road at Bowling and undulates through this small Clydeside village, a good section of the race which ends with a steep little climb into Old Kilpatrick.
More or less down hill from OK to the end but exposed to the wind for a mile or so after it passes under the Erskine Bridge. Route turns through the same Clydebank Industrial Estate as the 10k and goes under Kilbowie road finishing behind the shopping centre.
Maintained a steady pace all the way averaging 7 min 23 sec miles to finish in 1:37:08, best time at this distance for about 3 years.
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