London Marathon 2018
On Saturday I ran the London Marathon 2018 - clocking in 4:58:18 in 23 degree heat (Runner #10425). The aim was to finish, and I made it. A fulfilling way to spend my 35th birthday - one more thing ticked off the bucket list!
It was a great experience. The crowds and other runners were amazing, and I really appreicated the support of my friends who turned up to keep my motivation going in the home stretch.
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The first photo is Gordon walking down to Finsbury Park Station in the morning, the second, me collapsing after the finish.
Looking at the run, it seems clear that I need to work on my pacing and energy conservation. I ran my usual pace in the first half, and despite having short bursts of energy, didn’t really get any of the pace back. I picked up a little towards the end, as I knew I was going to complete, and could judge what I could do without overheating.
I’m looking forward to entering some more races, and trying to bring my time down a notch.