Beachy Head Marathon

[ladyrunner]

Hi Sweder and AH

Yes it was a magnificant day for a run. I'd got a touch of the sniffles so wasn't feeling on top form.

Didn't see you AH on the start line, but as soon as the gun went I saw you blast off up the hill.

I hung back for about 18 miles, in preparation to try and cruise the last 6 miles but I didn't seem to have much left. Ended up walking up the last 6 sisters and I even walked up parts of the Beachy Head climb!! Finished in 4:05 which is only one minute slower than 2003.

Joe Hogan (from the Tuesday track group) over took me at about 24 miles. He finished in 4:01 or 2 - first marathon completed so well done Joe.

Got a text from Daryl (Hootsyboy) he ran 5:07 and said that it was the hardest thing that he had ever had to do and suffered with terrible cramp in both his quads but that's also his first marathon completed and it can only get easier for Hastings.

AH - you were reported to be flying up Beachy Head and looking like you had a lot left so what time did you run??

Julie