Advice from this group of experts please. I was hoping for 3:30 at Brighton last week but managed 3:21 much to my delight. I'm now driving myself mad trying to work out what pace to set off at on Sunday for VLM. Never tried 2 marathons in a week before, and the confidence high has worn off as the doubt sets in. I went for a little 2 miler today and felt ok, but taper madness doesn't begin to cover it.
What a perfect day for a marathon. Well done to the organisers and thanks to all the marshals and liquid hander outers. I was delighted with my time, 3:21:49, much better than I expected. Recognised a few names from here on the way round. Brilliant crowds for the third year running.
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Bill Hemstedt
