Farndon 10k- a pb, old friends and new

Today- a good day, i ran the Farndon 10k in a new personal best of 46minutes 49seconds-by my watch;and made new friends and met an old one.
The race stared at 1pm on a bright March morning - warmish in the sun , when exercising - thus i chose only one long sleeve yellow top with the usual blue shorts, and the usual winter bright red 'athletes feet' running gloves, and the usual white baseball cap, adorned with the Welsh Dragon and 'ROB'.
Race HQ -the Farndon sports and social club , well organised parking - but then i do always try to arrive early this time - soon after 1130, had to have time to register on the day , and browse the Wales on Sunday to wallow in the report of Hartlepool 4 Wrexham FC 6 (happy days).
Race start - in a lane , accross the busy A543 Wrexham, Nantwich road
I went off slowish then speeded up , 22 mins at either 3 miles or the turn. 30minutes at 4miles- calculating 'hey 2 x 10 min miles will give 50' - but i was speeding at under 8min miles then , so that was if a disaster happens ...
Between 5 and 6 miles trying to go for it, isnt it odd that a suposedly flat course often seem to have a very gradual incline up when you're running.
After 6 one runner stopped suddenly, i encouraged him and he ran with me for a while , but found it tough. I was on for a pb. 6 mile marker came, where is the finish, around another corner, 'there's the finish - sprint, my watch says 46min 49 sec, but it did take a moment or 2 to start it , but i was not at the front so i claim that time.
New friends - Buckley Runners - well done Ann & Howard, Sue, Phil, Gwyn, who i talked with before or afterwards.
And an old friend Dermot- great to see you after -is it 20 years ?- and you recognised me , how? ok i did have rob on my cap ! Maybe we both are getting to look like our fathers?
All in all - a good day, a bit more learining of the dicipline of pacing, and self distraction whilst trying to maintain it; a pb ; old and new friends.
Next the Ironbridge 1/2 marathon, and to make a decision and enter Blackpool marathon.
Fardon results see http://www.wrexhamroadrunners.org.uk/