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Baxters Loch Ness Marathon 2010
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Wow- I came in same time as Colhun- 4:18- not my best, had to spend 10 minutes getting treatment for a blister on underside of big toe at 20miles ( those first aid guys are magic!)
Walking downstairs takes on a whole new challenge today.
Well done all!
Nice muddy field in the race village. Great Marshall and support.
Well done everyone
Really enjoyed my first marathon!
I finished in 4:55:07 which I was pretty pleased with as I had been hoping for sub-5 hours (but not totally confident of getting it). Found the second half very tough though - first half in 2:20, second half in 2:35, so a massive positive split, but not too surprised what with the hills and general fatigue.
That hill out of Dores was a killer though, it didn't seem like it was ever going to end, and the one after it wasn't great either
Very stiff and sore today
My daughter did the Wee Nessie children's race (in the rain) and is very proud of her medal, in fact she is wearing it to nursery today.
Walking like a cripple today. The joys!!
Well done everyone - I finished in 3h 27m i was hoping to get as close as possible to my PB of 3h 13m but a combination of a (too) fast start and those hills saw me totally blow up and hit a very dark place mentally at around 18 miles, the pain lasted for the longest 5 miles ever until i got a second wind at 23 miles and managed to finish with some dignity.
The drive back to Manchester straight afterwards didn't do my legs any good tho....
Well done everyone, that was a toughie!
Simon, we drove back to Manchester too, was not fun but still on a high so that got us through it. We did 4h26 so pleased with beating the 4 1/2 target. We were walking around like a pair of pensioners at the services!
I was so dehydrated at the end, really struggled to drink anything during the race without getting stomach cramps. I'm normally fine at shorter races but this was my first marathon. Drank about 3 litres of water on the drive home!
It's not just my legs that are sore this morning - stomach, shoulders, back - feel like i've been in a boxing ring.
Just need to remember crossing that line though and all the pain goes
Didnt manage to finish dropped out at 15 miles - left knee gave way!
Wa really dissapointed but maybe next year!
Well done to every one that finished and got PB's!!
There were many aching legs trying to negotiate the steps of this afternoon's Bristol fight.
LNM is an endurance event. VLM is a fun run.
My thanks to Ruth McCann from Gala Harriers for her help and support on the course. Well done on your time!
Grecian 2000: hope your leg gets better soon!
Well Done all - great event. Got mixed feelings about my run... feeling fine after 11 mile mark at 1 hr 45 ish then went down feeling like i'd been shot in the knee. Marshall was great but had to wait 35 mins for first aid car, got strapped up and eventually hobbled over the finish line in 5hrs 58!! One thing that struck me was that being so far back in the field you meet the people there and let me tell you thats where the real heros are. The commitment and determination was exceptional. I was touched and inspired by almost all the people i met back there and thought they deserved a shout out as the village had cleared by the time a lot of them ran in. I'll definately be back next year to have another go at my sub 4hrs.
despite a problem-free summer of training I felt around mile 7 my left knee giving way to Iliotibial Band Syndrome that I had a few years prior. It was the downhills that made it very uncomfortable. From about half way I adopted a walk-run strategy (1/4mile walk, 3/4run each mile) and took it very easy on the downhills.
Was aiming for about 4:30 but considering around halfway I was doubtful of continuing I was pleased to eventually must a final two mile limpy-jog home in 5:30.
A massive thanks to everyone who still cheered and supported us late-finishers, was much appreciated.
It was my 3rd marathon but I already treasure this medal more, like a few of you have said, london is a stroll in the park by comparison.
I also have a new-found respect for quite how long loch ness is now!
WELL DONE to everyone who took part - I loved every minute of it!
That was my first marathon and I managed to finish in 4hr 2 mins - was aiming for sub 4 but what is a few minutes between hills/rain/sunshine and 26.2 miles!
Thanks for the training advice a few weeks back as doing that last LSR really paid off and helped with my nerves on that long bus journey to the start.
Think I'll try a flat one next though....any recommendations?
Adrian aka Sumes of Sumes Hill
I had to stop while (I assume)your ambulance turned round. Great to hear you made such a fast recovery. Good luck for next year!
So glad to hear that you're ok Adrian - you certainly looked to be in capable hands by the time I passed.
I managed a PB and the new GFA time but not the sub 3.45 I was hoping (and my training seemed to be on course) for. My quads were mashed from about mile 6 and are worse than after an IM. Well organised event and beautiful course though - nice t-shirt too!