Congratulations Julie, a fantastic achievement, a great experience, and a serious PB. Considering that you are still on the learning curve, and you weren't 100% healthy, you must be confident of breaking 1:50 sooner or later?
Thanks for the report - I've been checking daily for news!
Was slightly surprised to see that your "special drink" wasn't a can of Amstel! Sounds like you brought a little bit of Holland back with you on your recent trip. (So that's why you have a camper van...)
Folks, to put this performance in perspective (if a silver medal in an Olympic test event needs any perspective adding),
Julie's UK ranking for 20K is quite impressive.