Glad to hear it. I like Brooks, but had some Beasts a few years back and they did NOT agree with me. They were just too stiff for me, forcing my feet into a style I didn't like. I run like a duck though, so maybe they can't cope with that :-)

Nice time - beating your PB by 2 mins on sand? I'd say it sounds like you're starting to get used to this running thing you know.