Monday, 4 May 2026

Southampton half marathon 3/4/26 = 2:49.36

Loved it
Ran with Anabel the whole way
Felt strong, felt great
So many friends cheering & bumped into quite a few who were also running.

Did a few intervals - ran ahead to get pics of me, A & Chrissy running through the stadium, caught up with the girls when i had a quick comfort break at Bitterne Station - caught them by Riverside park. 

I didn't pop into work for a cuppa and a biscuit this year! But i did see the gang outside #37 which was wonderful 

Loved the finishing chute
Felt quite emotional - nearly an hour quicker than last year
Walked A to bottom of London Road then decided to head home

OMG my calves were in agony, i could barely stretch!!
Said hi to Zoe at UoS tent, grabbed my event tshirt then headed home

So hungry - made the mistake of ordering Thrive which was delicious but 40min wait. By the time i'd eaten i was done for the day, I had a nap, but no going to the allotment and was in bed by 10pm

I did think to myself, there is no way i could run a marathon but then realised i don't have to run one for another 12 weeks. 
Plenty of time to get stronger. 
I just have to trust the process. 


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