Helsinki Midnight Run 2014. New PB on 10 K, Ambit measured 240 m extra, not sure if the route was correct or what. I tryed to cut every corner as close as possible. Official time was 39:26 / 3´57. The run went very smoothly to 8K and then I had a severe side stitch which slowed me down. I managed to recover but the rest of the race was very unpleasant and painful. I could not breath properly and last 200 meters went quite anaerobic ;) Great race, great support from crowds in race and good music and feeling. http://midnattsloppet.r.mikatiming.de/2014/helsinki/?content=detail&fpid=list&pid=list&idp=999999158266DB0000074900&lang=FI&event=MLHF_2014

Uusi Lahti Run Marathon 2014. What can I say, everything went as planned, even against the odds. The weather was bad, very hot and humid. My plan was to aim to sub 3h10min time and approximately 4:25 pace per minute. I managed to hold the pace steady even when there was a thunderstorm after 20 KM with hails :) My biggest concern was the heat and how I was going to keep the pulse low enough. I hydrated on every aid station with my own drinks and gels, so that was the key for the whole successful run. I felt strong all the way of the race. Everything was almost perfect till the end, but in the last 300 meters I managed to cramp both of my hamstrings because of steep drop to the stadium. I was able to continue to the finish line where I collapsed to the ground and had to be helped by the first aid personnel. New personal best on marathon and a great accomplishment towards getting a sub 3h marathon maybe next fall.

HCR 2014 Half Marathon

Villin Lenkki 2014, Orimattila, 8K Race. Really strong headwinds from 4K to finish slowed me down, I was able to regain speed for the last km´s. A bit too fast start took it´s toll and I had a side stitch from 4K to finish. Nevertheless decent run for this time of season.