🏃 Km 6 and already negotiating with myself

On Sunday, I ran the 20k of Brussels. Next to the 10 Miles of Antwerp, this is probably the event I have run the most. The venue is amazing, with the start and finish at the Jubelpark, and an even more spectacular dressing room inside the Royal War Museum. I always enjoy coming here and changing into my racing kit next to all sorts of jets and planes. As I hit some PBs earlier this year, I was out to set a good time or at least come close to my PB of 1h28 from two years ago. My last two training weeks were not ideal, with a shortage of runs and distances due to a slight viral infection and days when I was unable to run. But according to my tech devices, it was possible, so I remained hopeful.Fifteen minutes after the starting gun, me and three friends were off, followed by 40,000 other crazy enthusiasts. The first kilometers are always filled with adrenaline and excitement, so the key was not to overdo it, especially as the course has some climbs and descents. I checked my watch; my…