Well I completed the course in 2:10:51, 17,908th place. I knew by the 5 mile mark that my target of 2 hours was not going to be achieved. There were just too many slower runners and walkers slowing progress. Reflecting on it after the race I think they did me a favour. The early slower pace probably helped me get through the last few miles.
I didn’t have an ideal preparation for the race, training started about 7 weeks before and I went down with a “Man” cold two weeks before. The last two miles of the race were particularly bad for me. I had drunk little and often and was fine up until 10 miles at which point the blisters on the ends of the toes of both feet became very sore. It slowed me little! Then that last long hill, 11- 12 miles, really took its toll making the last 1.1 miles seem like two.
I was a little stressed at the end. I kept on my feet and drank some water, not as nice as Lucozade! The tinfoil blanket did its job very well until I managed to get some dry clothes on. A hot cup of tea was probably the most welcome drink of the day.
Am I up for more? You bet I am. I’ll take a week off to let the feet recover and then begin a training program designed to get me up to the distance and at the best possible speed for me.
Overall though it was a great day and I’m very pleased to have been able to take part.
Thank you to all Fast Track team and the TLS members for looking after me and making me so welcome.
John-Paul
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John-Paul - congratulations on a great race. It was fantastic to see you still standing at the celebratory drinks and i love your fighting talk of coming back for more! Best of luck with your continued running and keep us posted.
Sal
John-Paul- a massive well done on the race!
I hope you have fully recovered now... and are looking forwards to the possibility of the FLM!
K
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