London Marathon

After last weeks trials and tribulations I made it on to the start line this morning.
Started in the good for age section which gave me a decently clear run from the off. Settled into a conservative pace around 6.20 ish.
Caught Mike K at something like 10 miles. Patted him on the back, but he seemed to be in a world of his own. I think he thought I was just clumsily trying to overtake.
Hit halfway in 1.23 and saw Jen shortly after.
Came out of docklands and felt smug watching the other runners just going in.
Got a good shout from Chris and Lisa and Tower Hill then just thinking about getting the last 4 miles over and done with.
Upped my pace at the end to make sure I came in under 2.47.
Final time 2.46.43. Pretty satisfied with my pacing and not too exhausted at the end.
Should be OK to get back into training again this week.
Time to focus on the bike now.

Let's do it.

Four months of training done. Last 26 and a bit miles to be done tomorrow.
Lost bag from flight just arrived by courier so I have some clothes to wear tomorrow.
Gonna watch Borat now and relax.

Halfway home

Made it as far as Madrid. Next flight in one hour hopefully.
2 week holiday turned into near 3. Should be back just in time for the marathon, but could have done without this.
Didn´t need the extra time for training as tapering for the marathon anyway, but did get in a couple of long swims and some steady bike rides. Left my Litespeed in Fuerte, so at least I haven´t got the hassle of travelling with a bike as well.

Training in Fuerteventura

Managed to go (relatively) easy on the vino and got some good sessions in.
Managed a 3800m swim yesterday for the first time ever. Felt OK at the end, but boy did it seem to go on for ever. A bit different to 10x100m with Chris!
Did a long run today 2 hours 25min for 18m. Seems much harder out here. I took a drink with me but I lost 2kg in sweat. That`s it now for long runs before the marathon. Looking forward to shifting focus to the bike. Might have a day off tomorrow.