Notes
I was very excited to run this race as it was Eleni's 'home course' for many years in Kirkcudbright. Eleni, not running 100% effort, had a great emotional run which I am sure brought back many wonderful memories for her.
I felt fine warming up and was ok on pace until the steep hill. I didn't tun it hard enough, saving myself a bit. But the mistake was, because of the steep decent so afterwards, I really could go as fast as I wanted. Before I knew it, the race was over. It was short (4.8) miles. I had more to give at the end, but no more course to run. :-)
Next time I race this, I will really push the hill and suffer, but then recover on the downhill since I can;t run downhills fast anymore because of the knee. I need to adapt to my weaknesses and limitations to run the best race possible.
That being said, I loved the course and eagerly look forward to another crack at it. :-)
14th place overall. No age divisions.