PJ Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Anyone else doing this today? I'm currently lying in bed very nervous at the task that lies ahead of me, it's the first time I've done anything like this and though I've done a lot of training the element of doubt always sneaks in there!! At least the clocks have gone back and given me an extra hour of bricking it before the event Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 You'll be alright. Now get up and get ready. All the best to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Awesome repost M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 Well I did it 1h 50mins and 4 seconds!! GET IN THERE!!! http://clubaristo.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=6785&d=1256536185 The first mile was absolutely chocka, hard not to trip over people, then the pack opened up a bit and my sister and I settled into a steady pace, clocking 10 minute miles, constantly passing people. All was going well right up till mile 7/8 when I was really starting to feel the distance. The last two miles were just agony as we hit the seafront and were running head on into strong wind, I was suffering a lot over those two miles, but my sister kept driving me on, even with me wanting to stop and walk for a bit she wouldn't let me and kept me going which I am so grateful for. If I had stopped and starting walking at that point I would never have managed to start running again, my legs were like jelly at that point. I finished 10158 out of over 21000 starters, not bad for a fat bloke Here's my official race stats. http://clubaristo.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=6786&stc=1&d=1256536862 To top it all I have so far raised £2732 for the charity that I was running for, The Brain & Spine Foundation. I am so so chuffed it's unreal, I can't believe I've done it, especially given that I weighed in at 20 stone at the beginning of the year! Lost 3 stone so far and still plenty to go, get in there!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Congratulations! Not only was the run an accomplishment in itself but you've also raised a whopping amount of cash and shed some weight as well. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Nice work sir That's an amazing effort on the fund raising! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 feel good story of the day for me well done matey! and keep up the training! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Well done dude - might see you there next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupra Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Nice one mate, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 Thanks guys Looks like the next outing may be a 5k fun run dressed as Santa, along with 500 or so others dressed as Santa in December, could be a laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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