Wooohooo...That was a cracking run. I arrived at the start point thinking I'd got something in the tank which may well get me under 30 minutes for my 5k of roader...I had extra incentive knowing Rick is visiting in a couple of weeks and we all know what that means...! I set off in a business-like fashion,pushing the pace and hanging on until my breathing settled. Once my legs were used to the pace and my lungs got used to the demand I was sure I would succeed. Glancing at the GPS I'd managed a 5:38 km despite hastily giving directions to a bemused and lost van in the middle of nowhere. Quickly back into my stride I got the next one out in 5:10...and so on. Final average pace of 5:38/km; I am pleased to be at this point.