reached over the railings for a kiss!I passed through halfway at 1:55, bang on my plan although at this time the heat and sunshine were having an effect on me, other runners were already walking and struggling. My heart rate was much higher than
K, and then grab a bottle of PSP22 fuel from Clare and head off again. "See you at the finish," I shout, never doubting now that I would finish. Bad ankle or not.BUT I didn't count on miles 20-23. I really started to flag after mile 20 and my heart rate was heading
Belfast last year in 3:11, but did not really do the full training. This year I followed the sub 3hr schedule and felt really confident that I could break 3hrs. I ran 2:51, so can I say a big thank you to Runner’s World for getting me there. One
was disappointed that my leg gave way at 16 miles, as I felt I could have gone on.Q: The biggest surprise? Or the most memorable moment? A: My biggest surprises were being able to sustain a running pace with a heart rate of between 180 and 192. I didn't feel dizzy
group of elite men came past on the other side having done 22 miles. They got a huge round of applause from the runners alongside me and it reminded me that I was taking part in the same event as them. Fantastic.Worst moment: my calf muscle starting
