So there it is. Just got back from the cardiologist who has warned me that I should not do competitive running any more due to the risk of a 'sudden cardiac event'.
The message to you all is that you can't outrun your genes. I'm fit, I eat well, drink moderately etc etc but both parents have history of coronary artery disease. And the 'MOT' that my loved ones insisted I had on reaching 60 turned up the evidence that I too have coronary artery disease. Of course, it can be managed with pills, good living and avoidance of extreme exertion.

So, no more racing. But of course social running, sweeping and marshalling are all there to be enjoyed. After 30 years of enjoyable competition its time for a change of tack.

Perhaps this is over-sharing...but it helps take the sting off the realisation!
I'm happy too to realise that my last race was Fan Fawr and that old pals were there as well as the amazing return of Molehill.
Onwards and upwards - but more slowly!!