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Having now had some food and some sleep I have to say I'm part disappointed with myself for not finishing but part glad I bailed when I did so I didn't end up puking everywhere, as was clearly the fashion.
I'm glad I wasn't the only one to find it hard. The uphills were the only bit I liked - hated the woods, HATED the bit in the 2nd bit of woods where all the kids were standing and studiously ignoring me inching down at 1mph (no exageration), hated the hurdles.
I'm blaming @Dammit for my poor performance. I told him that I looked really fat in last week's photos and he suggested "moar cross, less food". Which I may have taken too literally. Plus I only arrived at Bethlem a minute before the start so other than the sip of water that @lardboy kindly gave me, I hadn't drunk anything since the afternoon. Anyway, excuses.
I hope everyone is feeling better today - well done to everyone who stuck it out!