It’s my marathon tomorrow (the Unionsmarathon) and currently the temperature here, in the shade, is about 27 degrees celsius. I’m a bit concerned now about how I’m going to fare. Looking through the previous years’ results, the winner has been over 3 hours every year and the times usually spread to over 5 and a half hours. The course is described as hilly and tough, and that’s by the organisers! With the biggest hill in the last 10km, I’m going to have to conserve energy early on in the race and make the most of the numerous food stops.
Don’t expect me to post a fast time - my sole aim at the moment is to finish, with my stretch goal (is that true management speak or have I made it up?) to be under 4 and a half hours. We’ll see what happens. It’s going to be a long day for Emma as well, but I’m trying to leave worrying about her to Dave.