I always enjoy running in Wimbledon. The races are low key, mainly attended by club runners, so there are no massive crowds or walkers getting in the way. Also, it's a lovely area and starting and finishing at the running track in Wimbledon Park is something I always appreciate.This was only my third 5K, my last attempt being almost 2 years ago. My PB was 21.45, but with training only recently having got back on track, I was realistically looking for a time below 25 minutes. The weather was a bit muggy, but that seemed a fair ambition.
The course was not overly tough, I had been warned about Church Road, a notorious hill for Wimbledon races. This was at the 2K point, and for a moment it did seem to go on forever. However, after that it was all downhill and flat terrain all the way back to the park and onto the track to the finish line.
I was knackered, but I noted my time. It was 23.46. Result!
Next stop, a 10K? I have to avenge my brotherly defeat of last year. Perhaps the Wimbledon 10K in October?
