Dechmont Law 10k 10/6/07
Leo and I were the sole Porty representatives at this year's Dechmont Law 10K.
We both warmed up by doing the 2.5K with our daughters. My two managed the usual sprint finish to coast ahead of their dad on the home straight (see nail biting sibling rivalry photo finish). Loads of kids and families took part in the Fun Run which was great. Having stayed behind Leo the whole way through the Fun Run I thought I might have him somewhere in my sights for the 10K (fat chance).
We shook hands at the start and that was the last I was to see of the flying Dutchman before the end. Leo reckons he did alright and felt a bit quicker than last year but didn't check the time on his watch (estimate 38 minutes?). The course was great with lots of variety and lots of short hills. I was delighted to take more than a minute and a half off my PB and finish in 42:15.
I think Lothian Running Club are trying to get the race onto our club championship as Leo and I both came away with spot prizes much to our delight.
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Results here which will tell you Leo ran a stormer to come in 12th in 37.53 followed by Ben in 47th in, as he said, 42.15
