Thousands enjoy first mass London 10k since lockdown

The speaker expresses excitement about returning to a normal racing environment with spectators after experiencing closed-off races during lockdown. They appreciate the support from their team and the sense of normalcy in the current race.

What feelings does the speaker express about being back in the race environment?

What does the speaker imply about the atmosphere of the race today?

How does the speaker compare the current race to those during lockdown?

What impact did COVID have on the speaker's racing experience?

What does the speaker mean by saying 'it's just so nice to be out racing'?