Nerves
were flowing the night before I had a good dinner of steak, potatoes and
vegetables, drinking plenty of fluids of course! I had my bag packed and drinks
ready. Waiting at the starting line for the gun to be shot was nerve racking,
there were very few people participating, they all looked fit and all kitted
out in their gears, I thought wow this is going to be interesting. We started off;
I kept at the back keeping a steady pace not wanting to burn out too early.
Every five km there were water stations, as I approached these I took a GU gel
followed by water. Once I got to the ten km I had already passed a few people
and after the 10km I kept a steady pace and slowly passing people. This was
good for my motivation to keep going. Finally we hit the 15km mark and the wind
was behind us, I kept chugging away and was excited that there was not long to
go. Getting closer to the finish line and starting to see supporters made it
clear I was nearly done. Running up the finish line finishing my first ever ½
marathon in 02:03:00 was an awesome feeling.
My
goal time was 02:30:00 and I completed it in 02:03:00, therefore achieved my
goal. The training had paid off and I had a good running day. Night before nutrition intake- steak, potato and veges!
Finally running towards the finish line...21.1km is a looooong way!
Outram half Marathon nailed! BOOM!
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