Running race 35:07 [5] 8.69 km (4:02 / km) +17m 4:00 / km
shoes: Adidas XCS 4
East District XC Champs, Piperdam. 13th. My best run at East District for a long time (best result is 12th in 2014 but stronger field now). 3laps and knew I had to feel good for 1, probably 2 as this was similar to my 3x10mins session.
I paced it pretty well and after the first few bends I only passed people with no one passing me. I just couldn't quite make the jump to group ahead which was top 10 and automatic Inter District selection but I hadn't expected to be so close. Bit of a battle with girl in 14th on the last lap, I was smart and let her pass me up the last hill into the wind then strode out back down the hill to be ahead into the tight corner. She tried to surge ahead into narrow part but I surged too and it was elbows out to make it hard to her to pass. Then I went early to avoid being out-sprinted and the two tight corners played into my strengths as a sprint orienteer and I was away. I think the constantly undulating course with lots of twists and turns suited me. I'm improving again and hopefully can continue as I'm close to top results. Team 4th which was our best result in years but gutting to be close to a medal.