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| 30 Mile Ultra Marathon - Monday, 27th August 2012 |
Day 2 - Started the Ultra with the same stitches that had plagued my run the previous day. This time it took me TWO Sports Tablets which I diluted in to my bottle of water which helped me through the Ultra. Took one on the First Half and the other on the Second Half. I also had to mix into my run, plenty of fast walks and occasional jogs. The weather was much cooler than the previous day and it drizzled at times but never wasn't too much of a hindrance to this run. I've learn't to be prepared for all types of weather in past events. An adrenaline surge kept me going on the final 2-3 laps; I felt no pain at all. The time was 6 Hours, 10 Minutes with just 50 Minutes left to achieve my target of 7 Hours on the very last final lap.... I was over the moon with excitement when I heard the Race Director called out my final time of '6 Hours, 58 Minutes & 41 Seconds'.
For my First Double Marathon (26.2 & 30 Miler) - My 21st and 22nd Marathon. I would describe my state of mind as 'Mentally Drained' during the Ultra Run as I was at times so close to quitting, but somehow my body kept on going.....................
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| The blisters on my feets were beginning to cause me a lot of pain. Must thank fellow runner 'Kaz Hurrell' for handing me some of her SudoCream on the 2nd Lap. It did the trick and lessened the pain but I still had 2 gigantic blood blisters (The size of Grapes) on both the sides of my big toes at the end of the day..... |
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| Sports massage after both Events (From Trinity Booth-Ultra Elite Runner). Was very good and inexpensive for 15 Minutes. It hurt a little but well worth it.... Just perfect for relaxing those weak/achey muscles and ending the days Run. Big Thank You Trinity/Paul for hanging around little longer for me! |
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| Each loop was around a very scenic lake (Caldcotte, Milton Keynes). Wouldn't mind doing this event again just to take in the landscape! Marathon Route - 1 Mini Loop (1.67 Miles) & 7 Laps (3.55Miles/Lap) 30 Mile Ultra Marathon Route - 1 Mini Loop (1.67 Miles) & 8 Laps (3.55Miles/Lap) |
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| Ria, Ruth, Myself & Sarah - Start of the Ultra |
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| These folks kept me entertained on the First and Second Day! Albi & Liz.... |
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| Me & Karen at the FINISH with FOSTERS! ** Karen was the Race Director and the BELL Lady..... ** 
The 2012 Gold Enigma Marathon Race Expo - The Caldecote Arms
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The GOLDEN SHOE!!!!!!
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