Running2:54:48 [2] 20.7 km (8:27 / km) +950m6:52 / km
Out in Wicklow with lorrieq.
Despite, mixed forecast we caught lovely weather with sections of nice mist too.
Gorgeous out, delightful route, not too tough, but tiring nonetheless.
Running warm up/down 15:30 [2] 2.2 km (7:03 / km) +40m6:27 / km
Running54:20 [5] 11.0 km (4:56 / km) +500m4:01 / km
IMRA Balinastoe - 4th
Pretty good race, particularly considering the weekend.
Still not the best on the climb, though was a little more tired today I think, drifted back to 9th on the first climb.
Came through them quickly to 4th when it flattened, and ran away on the descent through boggy rides and forest. Running strongly for the most part.
Reeling in Peter O'farrell and got close at the bottom, but knew I'd be smashed on the climb so it was all irrelevant.
Had some brief worries of the group being caught, but knew I'd be grand for the final descent.
Didn't matter though, steady on the climb, and felt pretty good without competition, so could cruise down in no man's land at the end.
Good result. Looks like I am in decent shape, but I'll need to see it translate to orienteering yet.
Great course.
Running warm up/down 12:00 [1] 1.7 km (7:04 / km) +25m6:35 / km