Bit more than 120 mins. I did 3 hours 57 for the 20 miles. Half marathon pb – 2 hours 27, 20k, 10 mile 15k and 10k pb.
Even though it was an extra 10k on last weekend, it didn’t quite feel like that. I felt similar towards the end of both. Maybe a bit more tired at the end of Lydd.
It did start to hurt at about mile 15 – knees hurting. But worked through it.
And the wind was crazy for the last 6 miles- felt like running through slime.
Overall, really enjoyed this. It was hard, but so glad I did it. Mentally, I feel much more prepared for London. And I think physically too!
Wow. Just wow. Incredible. So pleased you found it manageable and I think that highlights the help of doing it within a race. Add in even more crowd support and adrenaline at London and you’ll do so well. I’m honestly so impressed as your pace hardly dropped at all towards the end, especially if the wind picked up as well. I know there are times during this plan where the London finish line seemed unlikely but now you can be really confident it’s going to happen. You’ve done that. You should be really proud. Apologies for my somewhat subdued encouragement. I was looking out for you and then it was the sunnies that head gear that through me and you looked different from last week. I was wary I was going to be shouting “Go on Lucy” to a complete stranger 😂
