London Marathon 2023: Sunday 23rd April
I smashed it! 5:28:43
Wanting to mark my 70th Birthday in May this year I entered the London Marathon 2023 (26.2 miles / 42.2 Km). I didn’t have a specific time in mind, but my training suggested between 5h20m and 5h45m providing I could keep running and not drop to a walk.
Everything fell into place on the day, and I am delighted to say that I ran the whole route!
What a day! I wanted a life experience and got more than I could have ever dreamed of.
Thanks to:
My fantastic family who came to London to support me with four pre-arranged meets to top me up with goodies and support.
My amazing wife, Lynne, who tolerated my training and met me in random locations with water and nibbles on my long runs.
My Instagram buddies and the mutual support as they shared my journey and allowed me to share theirs. One of the best things I did was set up a profile for this journey and I even bumped into Rachael during the run - twice 😂
Would I do it again? In a heartbeat 💓
Energy on the Day:
I have found by trial and error that I need something every 35 minutes.
I carried SIS Blackcurrant energy gels and Tesco Gluten Free Flapjack bites which I restocked at each meeting point.
On way to Start pen; bananaSupport halt 00:35 half banana; 3 slices of Snickers Bar
Moving: gel & 3 flapjack bites
Support halt 02:00 half banana; 3 slices of Snickers Bar; handful salted peanuts
Moving: gel & 3 flapjack bites
Support halt 03:05 half banana; 3 slices of Snickers Bar; handful salted peanuts
Moving: gel & 3 flapjack bites
Support halt 04:20 half banana; 3 slices of Snickers Bar; handful salted peanuts; 2 pre-emptive paracetamol for knee beginning to hurt
Moving: gel & 1 flapjack bite
Finish @ 05:28
Crisps & Coke
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