May Chan - 40 Before 40: Marathon No.21 - Enigma August Bank Holiday Marathon

Sunday 12 August 2012

Marathon No.21 - Enigma August Bank Holiday Marathon

I've got lots to report back after completing last weekend's double Marathon but just don't know where to start............................

26.2 Mile Marathon - Sunday, 26th August 2012

Day 1 - The run started bad, I could feel the stitches and stomach cramps just as I set off, it was so painful and I was beginning to feel like I wouldn't make it and almost decided to quit the run. It didn't help much that the weather was hot, and I had to keep drinking as much as I could.

I have to thank Foxy's Wife for making them awesomely delicious Homemade Chocolate Cookies, couldn't resist taking a piece on almost every lap and it was exactly what I needed to keep me going...............

Thankfully, as soon as I hit the last 10 Miles, I could no longer feel the stitches and cramps. My main objective for the day was to complete the Marathon in a good frame of mind for the Ultra the following day. I was very lucky to meet David Cremins and Kelly Jackson along the way, David was pacing Kelly throughout the whole 26.2 Miles. I joined them on the last bit of the course and we all held hands crossing the finishing line together..... Very touchy and emotional moment!