City 9 done: Antwerp

Last Sunday was the 10 mile run in Antwerp.

It was exciting to be back in Belgium to visit old friends and have the odd waffle or two (washed down with Belgian beer.)

Race day was a lovely and sunny afternoon (yes they have those in Belgium you know) which made me gently perspire but not to the point where I looked too awful at the finish line.

The run was due to start at 15:30 which is a slightly odd time as it meant I needed to eat lunch shortly after breakfast but to those that know me will understand I never turn down food.

The atmosphere was great and there were 25,000 runners. The route took in the lovely sites of the city and had us going under the river in various tunnels which whilst we fun going downhill were a little more tricky coming out the other side :-)

None the less I finished the race in 1 hour 2 minutes and 15 seconds which was just inside my PB (by 5 seconds) and placed me 225th. 

Another successful Olympic challenge and I rounded it off with a few Belgian beers and chocolate!

Can you spot me in the local paper:

To those that have not been to Antwerp put it on your list...it is a much overlooked city but it does boast good food, beer and lots of diamonds for the ladies....

Until next time....