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Perfect conditions for the Bournemouth Bay half marathon yesterday and I'm glad I've finally run in an event but was disappointed with a time of 2:07. The other half fell behind at a couple of points but I refused to run on as I'd promised we'd complete it together.
We were aiming for a sub 2hr finish but we were totally unprepared for the number of hills involved in this course. Really steep inclines on chimes at the start and then a seemingly never ending steady climb at the 11 mile mark pushed me to a new limit. Major oversight on my part really and I'll be sure to get some sessions in at Greenwich park to build up stamina.
Regardless, the sense of achievement made it well worthwhile and I'll definitely do another but I honestly don't think I have it in me to do a full 26 miles. Just thinking about running twice the distance I did yesterday fills me with dread...