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Saturday May 9, 2009 #
Run race (Exmoor Marathon) 3:58:21 [5] 43.0 km (5:33 / km) +4267m 3:42 / km
ahr:164 max:183 shoes: Brooks Adrenaline 8
Felt really good for the entire race!
Smashed the previous record by 42 minutes (course had been cut by 1 mile so still would have broke it). Unfortunately, was beaten by a few minutes so the record is not mine but still very pleased with result :)
Course was massively steep and undulating nearly all on single trail, hence the long time. For some reason today I was able to run up every incline at reasonable pace pushing 180bpm even after nearly 4 hours. I was expecting to hit-the-wall or slow massively but astonishingly it didn't come.
Race started off at a cracker pace. I didn't want to lose the front runners so tried to hang on, only to to find out that the 2 front guys were time trialling the 10km course. Anyhow I could see the real marathon guy in 1st at times, where you could see a few minutes ahead.
Pushed the pace for the last 5km which I reckon was my fastest section but couldn't bridge the gap.
Great area and spectacular views overlooking the coast!
Smashed the previous record by 42 minutes (course had been cut by 1 mile so still would have broke it). Unfortunately, was beaten by a few minutes so the record is not mine but still very pleased with result :)
Course was massively steep and undulating nearly all on single trail, hence the long time. For some reason today I was able to run up every incline at reasonable pace pushing 180bpm even after nearly 4 hours. I was expecting to hit-the-wall or slow massively but astonishingly it didn't come.
Race started off at a cracker pace. I didn't want to lose the front runners so tried to hang on, only to to find out that the 2 front guys were time trialling the 10km course. Anyhow I could see the real marathon guy in 1st at times, where you could see a few minutes ahead.
Pushed the pace for the last 5km which I reckon was my fastest section but couldn't bridge the gap.
Great area and spectacular views overlooking the coast!