SteveManc74 https://manc74.co.uk My blog and more Thu, 24 Mar 2022 15:13:22 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 Wilmslow Half Marathon 2022 https://manc74.co.uk/2022/03/wilmslow-half-marathon-2022/ https://manc74.co.uk/2022/03/wilmslow-half-marathon-2022/#respond Sun, 20 Mar 2022 15:10:00 +0000 https://manc74.co.uk/?p=489
Wilmslow Half Marathon
What a brilliant start to Sunday at the Wilmslow Running Festival to take part in the Wilmslow Half Marathon.
The weather could not have been better. Clear blue skies, gentle breeze and cool enough to not be worried about overheating.
This was my first time running this race and course and honestly loved every second of it.
Yes there were some hills, but mostly gentle ones that weren’t too much to be concerned about.
Managed a new race PB too of 2:22:18 – 6 mins faster than the Manchester half last year 🎉.
Definately one again for next year!
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Chester 10k

Up and out first thing this morning to take part in the brilliant Chester 10k!

My third time running this race and one of my favourites, despite “that hill” 🤣.

A great course and fantastic atmosphere, finishing right in the heart of the city centre.

Chip time is 1:05:13, so definitely better than last years time on a baking hot day! About to enter next year’s again 🤣.

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Mad Dog 10k

What a great start to Sunday by taking part in the Trafford 10k.

A little chilly early on, but soon warmed up to perfect running conditions.

I was aiming for around 1:05 and finished in 1:03:58 – almost 5 mins faster than running this same race back in September, so rather pleased with that!

Massive thanks for everyone at Run Northwest – superbly organised event as always, huge thank you to all the marshals and volunteers (including wifey!) and thank you to all the locals who came out to cheer us on.

Great to see and chat to many familiar faces there again today.

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Mad Dog 10k

What a fab morning in not so sunny Southport for my first ever Mad Dog 10k race! This one had been on my bucket list for a couple of years and this year I managed to bag a place!

The weather was harsh, winds between 25 and 35mph with gusts to 50mph blowing in off the sea. Made the first 5km tough, especially with the added occasional rain and hail, not to mention the sand blowing across in places too!

After the first 5km, we turned off the sea front and back along the promenade and it was like a different race! The headwind that had hindered all the way so far was now behind us like a helping hand, and it felt good!

The bands, choirs, singers and drummers to keep us entertained were brilliant. As were the marshals who never waned in their enthusiasm to cheer us on despite the conditions.

A fantastically well organised race and one of the best goody bags I’ve had.

Fingers crossed I’ll get a place again next year, and maybe a tad less wind? 🤣

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Hello everyone, and welcome to my corner of the Internet. 

Please bear with me whilst i get things up and running, but please do check back regularly for updates!

Take care all!

Steve

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