Chiltern League XC, Watford.
First XC race for 21 months, nice to be back even though this was more like a road race: very firm nearly everywhere. Studs better than spikes. Course extended at W end, more gravelly paths and avoiding the only steepish up-slope. Protected left ankle downhill so foot didn't slap down. Gained ground on all the uphills but couldn't catch Steve Long at the end (7s). R calf tender afterwards.
Reasonably happy with performance: div 1 78/246, M40 18/77. Mob match 106/359, M40 22/102. 7th HRR. TRIMP 137.
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