Gatwick Half done - but now I think my legs need a rest!

[agedsnailspace]

...and my brain - can't work out how to post multiple pictures, nor how to turn the photo the right way around!

Much cooler than last week, but still warm enough to wear short sleeves, I really enjoyed today's inaugural half marathon. It was clear a lot of work had gone into the planning and organisation of the event. I loved the route and we did the first 10k in a decent time for us (not far off current 5k pace!), but I had overdone the cycling to the pub yesterday and re-twinged my thigh and once we had got to the half way point, it really began grumbling. I don't want to turn a niggle into an injury, so I backed off and ran/walked the rest of the run. It did mean my time was way off what I would have liked, but hey, it was a pb for this route! And it does mean that next year, I won't have to kill myself to get better :).

Definitely on the list to do again, but now, after last week's 3 runs now topped off with a hm, I think my legs deserve a bit of tlc and rest, so no more races - well, for next week, at least!

[misswobble Marathon]

Ha ha, you're as bad as me. I went to the trouble of doing a photomontage thing and then posted the wrong thing. Doh! More tiresome than the flippin race!

I got a PB for this race/route today too so well happy. Well done you! I am racing next Sunday so no rest for the wicked

Take the rest of the day off!

[ju-ju- Marathon]

Fantastic, really well done. Lovely medal too...

[C3PO Marathon]

I've been curious about this event. Congratulations!

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Well done! I think you were very wise to ease off with a nasty niggle. No point sabotaging future running. You have the bling and a time to beat next time! Win, win! Enjoy your rest days!🙂

[Madge50 Marathon]

Oh well done, like the bling ! 👍👏

Mx

[ancientrunner Half Marathon]

Well done, wise not to risk the injury. I had seen this event but had to work this weekend. Will lookout for next year. Time to rest that leg now.

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Fantastic, well done! Yep a rest is definitely due! feet up!

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Sounds like a wise move to protect from injury but looks like you enjoyed it anyway. Next time you have a chance to crack your pb. A great day, well done!

[Anniemurph Half Marathon]

Oh, well done! Glad you enjoyed it, but you were very wise to back off. Otherwise you'd be on the IC for a while. What fab bling!

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Sounds fabulous - well done!! I'm definitely doing this one

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[Decker Ultramarathon]

Well done. That’s a beauty of a medal. Time to put your feet up!