I am amazed, in disbelief, running around like a child (yes Ewen even more excited than usual). I cannnot believe that I just ran a 19:26 5000m. I cannnot believe that I just ran a 19:26 5000m at my age. I cannnot believe that I just ran a 19:26 5000m at my age only seven days after the marathon. I cannnot believe that I just ran a 19:26 5000m at my age only seven days after the marathon, AND raced all the way outkicking another M55 to grab the bronze medal. It feels so good to actually race a 5000m instead of just running it! I did a Booth, finishing eight seconds ahead of 4th after (re-)passing him with 120 metres to go.
But wait there's more. Some great times by the others in the training group including Maria running a fantastic pb, around 20 seconds. And Katie too, a pb by around 7 seconds.
Some details
5000m AMA Championships Easter Sunday
W30 2 Jeni Greenland 21:13.21 silver
W40 2 Katy Forestier 20:45.46 silver
W45 1 Kathy Southgate 18:49.06 gold
W50 2 Maria O'Reilly 20:24.92 silver
W55 2 Barbara Tucker 24:23.08 silver
W55 4 Margaret McSpadden 25:19.69
M55 3 Geoff Moore 19:26.71 bronze
But wait there's more. Some great times by the others in the training group including Maria running a fantastic pb, around 20 seconds. And Katie too, a pb by around 7 seconds.
Some details
5000m AMA Championships Easter Sunday
W30 2 Jeni Greenland 21:13.21 silver
W40 2 Katy Forestier 20:45.46 silver
W45 1 Kathy Southgate 18:49.06 gold
W50 2 Maria O'Reilly 20:24.92 silver
W55 2 Barbara Tucker 24:23.08 silver
W55 4 Margaret McSpadden 25:19.69
M55 3 Geoff Moore 19:26.71 bronze
