I was a bit apprehensive due to the fact that the organisers had put out a note before the event that the drinks would be in cups. I have never got on with drinking from cups during a run so was not looking forward to it. My worst fears were confirmed when I ended up with Gatorade all over me.
Anyway I decided it was better to walk through the drinks station and at least get some liquid inside me than over me. This was not ideal as getting my legs to start running again was a bit of a mission!
I had started out at 9 min mile pace and was feeling quite good but as I hit half way my legs started to complain, I managed to push on and finish the race in a PB of 4hrs 16, some 8 minutes quicker than last year.
Heading along the seafront I was catching a man wearing a mankini so I put on a bit of a spurt to get past him and out of his way to avoid having him photobomb my finish photo.
After staggering through the finish getting my medal and retrieving my kit it was time to make my way back to the station and get the train home. Whilst on the train I had a congratulations text from my friend Jennie who had obviously been following me online. My turn to follow her and Dave in 2 weeks when they run London.
My day was finished with a congratulatory tweet from Jenni Falcolner who had been working for channel 4 on the coverage which is due on next weekend, must set it to record!
The race was once again a great event, the support form the crowd amazing and the volunteers again did a fantastic job. Already entered for next year but I may have to rethink my hydration plan for next year if they stick with the cups, I really can't get on with them!
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