Running (Coastal Classic) 2:16:36 [5] 30.0 km (4:33 / km) +820m 4:00 / km
Back again 4 years after my last go at this race - 10mins quicker this time, although there was a lot more boardwalk and the tailwind certainly helped too. Hit the front after just 2kms but was feeling good so pushed on. Happy to be feeling pretty good til about 25km - so I really enjoyed the solitude. The last sandy few kms were pretty tough and I lost a couple of mins to the chasers, but it was enough to hold on for the W. Beautiful route with some interesting climbs, beaches and cliff tops - and nice views the whole way.