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Clydebank 10k
After gradually whittling down my 10k times, I finally managed
to break the 40 minute barrier for the first time at the Polaroid
Clydebank 10k last night with a clock time of 39:25. The conditions were ideal with a relatively flat course and no wind to speak of (I had avoided the baked beans beforehand).
Up front, Robert Gilroy was doing well but no match for the 3
Shettleston Eritreans, the winner finishing with an amazing
time of 29:37.
Posted by Bill Fisher on Fri 30 May 2008 | 7 comments
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Bill said...
Sorry - that should be a chip time of 39:25 with a gun time of 39:36.
Friday 30th May 2008 2.05pm
cat said...
Well done Bill!
And whilst cheering on Bill I overheard another spectator comment "I haven't seen Chris Upson today, that's unusual, he's usually around at races". Our Captain is legendary!
Sunday 1st June 2008 10.28pm
Chris said...
That's strange... and strangely flattering. I bet those Eritreans are mighty relieved I haven't turned up so far to any of the Polaroid 10ks, despite pre-entering the entire series.
Well done Bill with your first sub 40. I knew you'd get there eventually!
Monday 2nd June 2008 2.25pm
Stuart said...
Good Stuff
Managed to beat my PB at Helensburgh then be incredibly slow at Clydebank - must be all that turning.Hopefully the slowing will not continue into Dumbarton on Thursday (trying to get sub 44, must go 2 seconds faster !). Didn't see any westies W's, will keep an eye out on Thursday.
Chris - at least you get a decent T shirt this year for your cash !
Monday 2nd June 2008 5.18pm
Jason said...
Well done Bill. Under 30 is an important milestone which I haven't reached yet. You are getting some good road results this year.
Tuesday 3rd June 2008 5.52pm
Bill said...
Thanks everyone for your comments.
Jason - I'm sure a sub 40 is within your grasp. A sub 30 might be a tad more challenging, but I like a man who sets his sights high!
Tuesday 3rd June 2008 9.40pm
Chris said...
Jason - I'm pretty sure that Robert Gilroy hasn't reached sub 30 yet either, so I wouldn't worry about it too much. You are probably better off concentrating on that sub 4 minute mile.
Thursday 5th June 2008 3.27pm