The loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

 

Sunday September 6th and my first 1/2 Marathon –ever. I was a little nervous about this as I felt that i had not done enough training for the event.

I shouldn’t have worried as I managed to stumble around the 13 odd mile course in 1hr 59 mins along with a record turnout of around 16,000 other runners. As this is the 3rd event that I have done I must say that I quite like the atmosphere the crowds the costumes – it really lifts your spirits. I fi8nished in the 5000’s but much higher in my age group not too bad for an old codger

I ran with a friend from the running club and we kept each other going throughout – as we sprinted (yes really) towards the finish line I remarked that would he like to do the same again and make it Marathon – I imagine that you could guess the reply!!

The bug has bitten though and if I recover in time I would like to do the Burnham on Sea 1/2 on 4th October – this one is supposed to be flatter than the Bristol so a good opportunity to improve on my PB.