Those wheels fell off today at 18 miles & was a painful run/walk to the finish :(
The game plan today was to run with Heather a fellow 10 in 10 runner for next year & in the hope of getting her into the exclusive sub 3.30 club & for 18 miles I was able to keep an even pace 8 min miling but I was pushing it to run at that pace but didnt want to let my mate down.
The final 7 miles were a combination of running & walking & the finishing time wasn't as bad as the performance.
Chatting afterward to fellow runners it was a split decision many folks had fantastic days & PB's Stuart, AJH (another 2011 Brathay entrant),Chiefy & Colin to name but a few on the other side of the coin I struggled & sadly my mates Allan,Lee & the legendary Mick & Phil had to pull out :(
I was a bit emotional at the end - dissapointed with my performance but also relieved it was over.
Was great to see so many fetchies both old & new today, even some who have had the "priveldge" of running with the Fox ;)
So I hear you asking what about Heather ? Well I've saved the best to last to congratulate her on todays champagne moment - 3.28 a shiny new PB & exclusive membership of the sub 3.30 club (i can only dream of those times nowadays & reminise about when I was younger ! Lol !)
Keep on hobbling
Foxy
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