5 Mile Handicap

The Millies Grand Prix continued tonight with event No 9 the 5 miler roon the Vale. Handicap start gives you someone to chase or be chased by or both. Tried to catch the two guys in front within the first half mile, nearly got to the first one then had to ease back or implode. Kept it steady round the cycle path and onto the Jamestown road, slowly recovered and as we entered Jamestown managed to catch the nearest runner. Faster runners started to catch and pass me on the run up towards Tullie. Then I caught another few on the run along towards Christie Park and along Middelton St taking a final scalp with a bit of effort 20 yards from the finish. 20 Runners finished, handicaps worked well as most of us were within 3 or 4 minutes. Finished in 34 mins 10, which is 7 min 20 pace for the 4.75 miles.