Dysart Dash 10k

4 seconds faster than two weeks ago:-)

The race was almost a minor event. I had arranged to meet my friend Beth at 8.00 in Richmond before the race. She had come all the way from the States so I was keen to arrive in good time before travelling on to the race. Setting off in good time all seemed well. Until I arrived at the train station. Closed!! Ouch (I said something slightly stronger). OK, time for an unexpected warm-up. I set off for the next station.

I almost arrived in time. Not knowing the way, I ran in the general direction, asking anybody I could for directions. I started with some time to spare, but as I arrived the train pulled out of the station. Blast! Then my connecting train was cancelled. Jeez!! 8.00? Not a chance. Feeling like the worst host ever I had Beth make her own way to the race through a part of town even I didn't know.

Luckily all ended well. Through effort, good fortune and a taxi we made it to the race start in time. We both did alright and Beth seemed quite chuffed with the medal she had to take back home.

Next race? I'll think about that soon enough, after getting over this one.