First

The Welcome Tavern 10k is popular race at this time of year.

Number 1 had quite a significance for me, not because it would be my finishing position, but because it represents my very first run of 2015.

I was asked to do the pre race briefing by the organiser. My briefings are never orthodox; here's today's....

Good morning athletes.
Welcome to today's race. This is an accurately measured 10k.

Before we start, can we pause for a moment to think about..

Excuse me sir, no photos, I'm on disability!

Where was I? Ah yes, pause please to think about those poor unfortunate souls who today


Have gone to another race!

As you can see the pub we normally use is undergoing major refurbishment. Now I wasn't here last year so I don't know what went on.

But it looks like you ruined the pub!

Enjoy your run. Don't worry about your time, just enjoy it. Most of us are sh*t anyway so we might as well enjoy it.

Have a great week.