. There weren't any real surprises in the event as such, but I may have to reduce my pace a little. Mind you, I have never run in the hot sun before, so that may have had something to do with it? The crowd were great, and many who saw my nickname on my vest
was wearing, realised I might be able to use his pace to assisted me and ultimately I was able to achieve a pace faster than I'd ever run at before.The worst moment: at about 22 miles I was following someone else who was moving at a similar speed to me along
nature of triathlonsappeals to me and Ironman's are simply silly - hence, I knew my lack ofsense would prevail and sooner or later I was going to take the plunge.I'm looking to finish and have fun after the event, even if during theevent I hate every
couldn't seem to slow myself up.By the time I'd got myself on pace the damage was done and I started paying for it from about 15. Through miles 15 and 16 I kept thinking of the support groups just ahead. The thought of them there with cheers and support
't run, cry AND breathe), and stopped and gave my Dad a big kiss.I was running slightly off my usual pace, but wasn't bothered. Then it all started to go horribly pear-shaped. At mile 16 I got terrible stomach cramp, at 20 miles I decided a run
developed a good run pace, an improving swim time and my cycling was getting to the point where under 7:30 for 180km seemed a real possibility. Then, just as my cycling was looking better I got a quad injury on a long ride, brought on by a muscle imbalance
differently? Absolutely nothing! (Oh except maybe a bit more pain relief en route!) I had an absolute ball. Can't wait to do it all again next year!Sue Toseland, 6:20What a day, thousands of people it was great. Enjoyed the whole event even though got injured
driven my wife to Vauxhall to be with her and wish her well. I got back home at about 4:45 a.m. but couldn't sleep with all the excitement. I had just run through Canary Wharf when the news came through via my wife and mobile phone that my beautiful
on what fantastic support I had in hospital, from my wife and kids, family, friends and colleagues. What a race! Thanks to Flora and everybody involved in arranging such a great event. CdK, 5:47Photo: www.richk.co.ukThe day had dawned! Like many thousands
. In terms of the race, the wheels came off at mile 16. I guess I started too hard, even though this was well within my training pace. The heat was something I do not get on with. Judging by the sunburn on my back at the end it must have been really nice
