It's the Beckenham Relays. Simple concept: Teams of 3, 2.8 miles looped track. I am running the 'B' leg. I wait for my runner, touch hands and head off. A little way in I realise I have not started my watch, so I start it.
I soon settle in with some similar paced runners. I take a couple of them. I end up in a battle with a female runner. I edge past her on the hill and stay there. On the turn in to Beckenham Place Park I see my mate Paul marshalling. I have flash-backs to the dandelion run.
Across the park the female runner bears down on me. I know if I can hold her to the final hill then I can take her on the hill. She gets past me before the park ends though.
On the final hill, I gradually reel her in. She sighs as I pass her, and I know she is beaten. I then focus on catching the next runner. I am able to sprint past him to the finish. A good strong finish.
I wish I had timed it, but last year I did 17:58. I think this year it was more like 17:30
Update: 17:27 confirmed
2.8km 17:27?
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