I went out relaxed and reached the first mile in 5.15 just behind Dave Carrie and Bernard Roe.
Up ahead the pace was increasing with Paddy Hamilton,Sergui and Mark Howey having the best race of his life.They would finish in the top 3.
Back to my race and as I went through 2mile in a 5.30 mile I just knew it wasn't going to be a good day.
Neville Reilly from Dunboyne was now running beside me with a big group gaining on us.
Just as we turned the S bend Neville pulled up sharply with what looked like an achilles or knee problem(hope he is ok)
The 3rd mile was ok 5.15 but as this was downhill I was expecting alot faster.Brian Furey was now to the front as the pack had caught me and Phil Kilgannon had pushed on with Dave Carrie.
The race was a disaster from here,lack of racing in rescent weeks or just not wanting to hurt,I could come up with loads of excuses but fact is I wasnt good enough.Rob Cross had now passed me with soem runner from the north.The finish was a nice uphill finish and I just managed to nab Brian on the line.
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