Week 1 - 0 Miles (Recovering from Rocky Racoon)
Week 2 - 33.4 miles
Week 3 - 58.5 miles
Week 4 - 19.4 miles
Week 5 - 53.6 Miles
Week 6 - 40.3 Miles (Including Vitality Half Marathon)
Sam and I set off at 7am to the Saracens stadium in Barnet, we got there at 8am but with a big queue into the car park and managed to park up by 8.30am. The race was starting at 9.30am so plenty of time to get ready. Sam dropped off her bag and then we made our way to the start which was 10 minute walk from the Saracens stadium. It was really cold just in shorts and a T-shirt but I knew that once I started running I would get hot. I lined up in the 1.15-1.30 pen and had view of Mo Farah who was starting this race - he was giving the Mobot signs and dancing to a few songs (Must be getting paid a few quid to do this...). I didn't know what to expect time wise, I thought I'll go off and see how I go. I started with a 5.59 minute mile, 6.10, 6.25, 6.07, 6.20, 5.53 taking me through 6 miles in 36.54 feeling pretty good so I thought I am on for a pb here - current pb 1.25.17. The course was undulating and set up well, good water stops. The half way point took us around Wembley stadium and then through the stadium which was pretty cool to run through and then we headed back to the Saracens stadium for the finish. I felt pretty good on the way back, there seemed to a be few more hills which slowed me down a bit and slight fatigue but still felt strong. Half marathons go so quick which I love compared to ultra marathons, once you're on 8-9 miles you know you're nearly done. I went through 13.1 miles in 1.23ish and was thinking where is the finish. Ended up crossing the finish line with 13.3 miles on my watch and a time of 1.24.52. Still a p.b but was measured slightly over and I spoke to a couple of others who had the same on their watch. I was over the moon with a PB. I then waited for Sam who came in with a P.B - 2.08.59 - I was so happy to see her cross the line and a sprint finish! All in all it was great race and really well organised. With just under 6 weeks until London I feel good about the prospects of running it, just need to carry the training on and get a few longer runs in. Really looking forward to running my dream marathon.
Race Splits
Sammi and I with our Medals
Sammi finishing
