Running race 2:09:18 [5] 24.79 km (5:13 / km) +1017m 4:20 / km
shoes: S-lab 7 sg
Two Oceans - 4th behind Kane, unknown, Prodigal (3mins or so).
A minute or two slower than last year, which was surprising as it felt quicker.
Solid run all in all - tried to just keep it at a sustainable pace and finally get in a decent race this year, rather than be 'brave' and blow up or cramp etc.
Felt very controlled for the Newlands section. Struggled a bit on the jeep tracks - running alone and mostly just very bored and distracted if I'm honest.
Enjoyed the Oppelskop section and the support - Ross joined for a few kms. Actually ran quicker for the Ridge descent segment that last year which was surprising - felt very easy. Cruised in the last few kms as didn't see the need or have the motivation to push it. Adductors cramped as I hit the bike path despite feeling 100s all race...very weird?
Overall happy to just run consistently and the foot felt good the whole way (and feeling good after a few hours now).
Definitely can/should be a bit faster, but my endurance and tempo sort of ability just really isn't there at the moment with how these last few months have gone.
Lots and lots of work to do before Switzerland, but finally - for the first time this year - this feels like a step in the right direction