Was really hoping to beat my previous marathon PB set in Brighton about 6 weeks ago. Brighton was 3:57. Felt a bit heavy legged on the start line & by mile 6 was still not feeling settled. I had already stopped twice for the loo by mile 9 wasting 2 mins & 5 seconds. My pace was pretty steady though at 8:49 min miling. Felt no worse by mile 18 altho was a bit peeved that at the marathon registration I was told that lucozade sports drinks were going to be distributed on the course. No such luck - water & hi5 gels only. I dont do gels. Luckily I had some glucose tabs in my bum bag for energy & a few of the sports blok sweetie thingies!
Totally delighted with a 3:53:19 pb which included the loo stops & a garmin mileage measure of 26.34!! One set of loos I used were a bit off course hence the added mileage! Big grins all around.
It was also great to have dinner with Charles & Sally from this challenge the evening before!!
Well done on a fantastic time! It was great to meet you, Sue, Sally and her mum and dad. I'll need to find a run down your way so we can do it again :)
ReplyDeleteAgree - check out the New Forest marathon. Its in September. I am doing it & Sally said she was going to enter too. Its a beautiful run!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat effort! I was there too! I thought it was a fantastic day but Lucozade at the stands would have been a good addition! I am sure they had them at previous Edinburgh Marathons which I have done! Well Done! x
ReplyDeleteYes, do New Forest Charles...I'm going to do it as determined to get under 5hrs. Must update my runs but not been back that long and am shattered. Well done everyone again. :)
ReplyDeleteWell done Sally great effort.
Deletethanks Pete :)
DeleteWell done Nicky, yet again a brilliant effort - You could all take on the SLaMM if your tough enough !!
ReplyDeleteWould like to Pete, but I think we may be away at that weekend.
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