So, I actually completed the course in a respectable time. Wonders never cease.
My main memory is that hurts so so so so much. Much worse than I imagined. I have been making girly yelps all day. I feel like I've broken my knee, but it was definitely worth it.
When I look back, I almost ran a perfect race. I knew that if I got to ten miles in ninety minutes I could finish in under two hours. I hit ten miles in 1:32 Then the soul destroying incline started. Two horrible miles uphill.
The last mile is the best part of the race: no more hills, a nice breeze, beautiful views across the sea and thousands of people cheering you on. I crossed the line one minute outside the two hour threshold in 2:01:48.
I am glad now that I just missed out on two hours, because it gives me a great incentive to come back next year and smash it!
Joe Kilty
6 comments:
Love your work Joe and glad we have left the carrot of a sub 2hr dangling - it means you'll keep running with us! But do i hear whispers of a marathon...?! Be careful, the running bug is infectious.
Sal x
Well Done Joe, It was great to meet you Sunday night! Even if i did find it hard to understand that Liverpool accent!
Brill time, you should be very proud!
Kate
Cracking run Joe, enjoy the after glow of the half before thinking of any new challenges - Nice one - chuffed for you.
WELL DONE JOE!!! Really proud of you to have completed your first half marathon in a brilliant time.
Go Joe Go!
Gill x
HI Joe,
so come on ... a few weeks now have passed....what's the next challenge????
I met Gillian Townsend the other day - she tells me your are still up for London!?
Brilliant Joe! wicked to finally meet you for a celebration...and you are definitley in the draw for a place on TLS for the FLM! so keep those trainers warm over the winter!!
K
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