Yeah, its all totally worth it.....although that isn't what I was thinking most of the way round yesterday. At mile 14 all I could think of was that the VLM clearly hates me and I'm never doing it again
Congratulations everyone for getting round and some fantastic times. Claire - well done for battling on to finish - I was in the same position in 2010 and know how hard it is to keep going. Sorry I didn't stop too long at mile 17. My legs were seizing up whenever I stopped moving.
Thank you once again SBH and Gilly. I can't explain how delighted I was to see you (although it may have been the Pringles I was most delighted about!). I hadn't been feeling at all well from mile 14 and knowing it was 'only' a few miles till I could stop for a hug was a big boost. I finished in just under 6 hours which I was happy with but could have done with being 10mins quicker to avoid the torrential rain and wind
Thanks again and well done to all... same again next year?!!
SBH and TP thanks so much for waiting! Thanks too for introducing me to the new love of my life Compeed. I had a PW time and had more blisters by mile 13 than I have had in my entire life but I can't wait for 2013. Hopefully by then I'll be a little less Zaftig.
Felt quite demoralised for the lot of the race especially up the highway when I saw all the speedier runners on the home stretch. That said, I'm feeling great today, feet aside.
sorry i missed you all at mile 17 - saw the markers for groups 2 and 5 but none of the others anyway, got round in about 4hrs7 which isn't my best but is certainly not my worst. 4 down 8 to go...........
Big big thank you to the fabulous team one and your fizz . The wheels had fallen off big time by the time I got to you and it was just so fabulush to see a bunch of smiley friendly forumites - I cannot thank you enough.
Great time way2slow, the balloons were blowing behind us making them hard to spot. They kept hitting us in the head as well so sbh eventually cut them loose. She also exploded the no 3 balloon at the start of the morning by overfilling it with helium, I think she was after more sweaty hugs so decided to sabotage the other groups
Was great to see u minardi, u still had on that big smile!
I wasn't popular with group 3 for a while!! Until we rocked out the fizz anyway
I have pics of some of you although I did get distracted with all the hugs so didn't get you all so sorry I'll be loading them into Flickr soon so I'll get a link posted soon as I've done it xx
Considering it was group 3 who turned up first and kicked the policemen out of our spot, I think we were within our rights to be upset when you tried to sabotage us!
Exciting news... I have a new aircast boot AND crutches... I've never had crutches before . It would appear that doing a marathon when you already have stress damage to your bones isn't advisable!!
Becks, I have a photo of you. If you find me on FB it's in my album there. I am friends with Gillymac and SBH, I have 3 names and my avatar is currently a giant panda.
Zaftig, think there might be one of you too. I didn't realise who I was Compeeding - though to be fair I was just peeling the sticky stuff off, it was Nurse Snail's Pace who was doing the sticking on!
I'm hoping to get a pb but I'll still be slow.... Hoping for 2hrs 25ish. What time are you going for? I'll be the one in a Wesham Road Runners top there will be lots of us
Pics from Sunday are now on photobox my lovelies, I've made the album public so you should be able to see it. Apologies again for those I didn't get photos of I was a little distracted by sweaty hugs and kisses
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Well done Rob, hope the aching shoulders ease off soon.
Excellent pb screamy!
I have absolutely no voice left and can only manage to talk in a squeak today
Thank you once again SBH and Gilly. I can't explain how delighted I was to see you (although it may have been the Pringles I was most delighted about!). I hadn't been feeling at all well from mile 14 and knowing it was 'only' a few miles till I could stop for a hug was a big boost. I finished in just under 6 hours which I was happy with but could have done with being 10mins quicker to avoid the torrential rain and wind
Thanks again and well done to all... same again next year?!!
Felt quite demoralised for the lot of the race especially up the highway when I saw all the speedier runners on the home stretch. That said, I'm feeling great today, feet aside.
Thanks again. Off to bed soon with Mr. Compeed.
Big big thank you to the fabulous team one and your fizz . The wheels had fallen off big time by the time I got to you and it was just so fabulush to see a bunch of smiley friendly forumites - I cannot thank you enough.
Was great to see u minardi, u still had on that big smile!
Aww Rob hope it gets better soon.
I have pics of some of you although I did get distracted with all the hugs so didn't get you all so sorry I'll be loading them into Flickr soon so I'll get a link posted soon as I've done it xx
Considering it was group 3 who turned up first and kicked the policemen out of our spot, I think we were within our rights to be upset when you tried to sabotage us!
I think I still have alcohol poisoning
Becks, I have a photo of you. If you find me on FB it's in my album there. I am friends with Gillymac and SBH, I have 3 names and my avatar is currently a giant panda.
Zaftig, think there might be one of you too. I didn't realise who I was Compeeding - though to be fair I was just peeling the sticky stuff off, it was Nurse Snail's Pace who was doing the sticking on!
You do indded have pics of Zaftig TP
SuperCaz, I feel your pain, I'm not sure my liver will recover until it's time to do it all again next year unless I get some practice in lol!!!
I still put it down to eating very little, should have learnt by now really! Although the cakes courtesy of you and Foxy Lady were rather fab!!
Hope everyone is recovering alright. I'm still suffling about and stairs still aren't my friend
no i won't be bringing her....lol
I live in Appleton, just south of Warrington so not far.....about an hour so fairly local...
I'll be the one in a Wesham Road Runners top there will be lots of us
Pics from Sunday are now on photobox my lovelies, I've made the album public so you should be able to see it. Apologies again for those I didn't get photos of I was a little distracted by sweaty hugs and kisses
http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/1241118689