Well the day has arrived, I've been eating pasta for the last week, like it was the only meal in the world. I've flooded my body with isotonic drinks, and I even bought a watch with a Chrono on it.
studied the map the night before, and the timings from runners the last time it was held (trust me to take part in a race that seems to consist of nothing but athletic clubs!).
Anyway, I'm here now. Legs feeling tender, which I'm worried about but I'm getting some good encouragement from my training partner Lindsey (A fully fledged Preston Harrier).
Anyway, after the 1 mile warmup run to the start line, from the pub (no I hadn't been drinking), we finally got into position (me further at the back).
Well, in the odour of Deep Heat around me, I braced myself for the run. Just over 5 miles in total, and a steepish hill start for the first mile. With my Calve still playing on my mind, I couldn't get in the right frame of mind but I just thought, set a time I would be happy with. That time was 1 hr, and I thought it would be hard to do it.
Well we started, and up the track we went. I think I may of started a little fast, but I had a point to prove (not being last, and beating an hour). Well I made the top, with only a little bit of walking (not my fault, the people in front of me started walking, and one retired!!).
Anyway, the first 1/2 mile done, then settled into a mile and a half downhill, which was pleasent. This is where things started to go wrong, getting to the 2 mile point and seeing the next climb, this one I knew was tough.
With the pain in my leg and my fast start taking affect, I had to do a walk/run combo to get up this first hill, then again on the next. So three miles in, and my mind is buckling. Luckily, I came to pass a man and a women walking up a muddy section (god bless my fell shies and his trainers!!).
At this point, I motivate the guy to run further and all three of us set off. For the rest of the route, there is no walking, and the final mile is a dream (downhill!).
I came in at 57 minutes, and 125th. Not last and under an hour. Job Done!
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