Just a week after completing the Eireman I took part in Ipswich half Marathon.
This started and finished on athletics track, I did not know there was one in Ipswich.
The start was over 1/2 mile from the race HQ so I just about got there in time for the start. I was just planning to get round in about 2:10 (10 minute mile pace), so I set of a steady pace. However after 3 miles my brother overtook me but I had no muscle power to respond. I was expecting it to be flat but there was a quite few undulations all the way around the course.
for the next few miles I could see my brother about 200m ahead of me. However gradually I was catching him up and overtook him at 8 miles. From there on I did not look back but he could easily see me as I was wearing my dayglow Eireman t-shirt. When I got past 10 miles I picked up the pace slightly and then again at about 12 miles. I still had enough energy for a good sprint on the track. Which I completed it in under 2:05 which I was pleased with due to the race the previous week.
I only knew about 1 mile of the course which was through the main shopping street.
This blog will have my thoughts about training for running races and triathlons. It will also contain items about weight loss (nutrition) and general fitness.
In 2007 I completed my first Ironman triathlon at Ironman UK and therefore I am now an Ironman.
In 2009 I took part and completed my first Ultra Marathon a 39.3 Miles (63.2 Km) run.
In 2010 I completed two Ironman distance triathlons with just 1 month between them.
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Ipswich Half Marathon in August 09
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