September 5th 2021 – Worcester 10k
Mark Williams wrote about the Worcester 10k after entering on a whim!
Left Ledbury early about 7.30 due to road closures in Worcester and not sure where to park. Arrived about 8.15, grabbed a hot drink and walked to the race village. There was definitely a buzz around the race village. It was very busy as there was a half marathon on as well. Saw a few other Harriers who were doing various distances
Dropped my bag in The Hive and set about a warmup. Arrived back to the start about 9.30 which was now rammed with all levels of athletes and got in the area for my estimated pace
Off we went after what seemed like ages waiting at the start. “Must not go off too fast out”.. over Worcester bridge a little loop then back into town. loads of supporters out cheering and shouting on a day that was getting warmer as we progressed
Through the back streeets of Worcester where the watch kept losing signal. “Am I going too slow?” Then out along the canal (not much support along here), over the Diglis bridge – starting to struggle now. Couldn’t up the pace down along the otherside of the water
Back into town for a quick finish in a time of 41.15 position 50. Was hoping for a bit quicker but there was a lot of twists and turns which seemed to slow me up. A good event, well organised with a Fab t shirt and medal.