First Hastings Half

[Runsome]

Well I managed to get up those hills first 5 miles uphill with quite a few more to follow. When it come to the downhill and flat sections wow were they welcome but by then I was too knackered to take advantage and my right knee was giving me jip. This was a real toughie and I’m aching like mad today. On the plus side the day was Beautiful sunshine thought it was boiling 🥵 the crowds were fantastic, I managed to bump into pianoteacher and mutelyshuffle and finished within my hope for time 2:14.52 so on the whole not too bad. Will I do it again ? Definitely. Well done to all you guys who ran over the weekend The weather looks good outside and I will be back at it as soon as I can walk properly again 😀

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Wow. What a fantastic time for any half, let alone one with hills like that! Awesome job. Hope the knee niggle is temporary and just there to make sure you know how hard you worked 😀

[Runsome Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks linda9389 that’s a great way to look at it sort of like a battle scar. I’m glad you put it like that I’m feeling a bit better already👍😀

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Well done, fantastic!!!! Get out for a walk in the sunshine and I'm sure you'll be ready to go again soon xx

[Runsome Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Thanks roseabi I will but I’ll put a hat on as the sun baked my noodle on Sunday. It’s a shame I missed you at Hastings but wow you did great a sub 2 fantastic 👍😀🏅🍾

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Runsome]

Thank you! xx Sorry to miss you too - hope your head is OK today?! My tan got a nice top-up, unexpected bonus 😊

[pianoteacher Marathon Half Marathon]

Well done Runsome! Great to see you up on the Ridge 😁

Those hills were tough weren't they?!? Sorry you knee was playing up hope it's better quickly xx

[Runsome Marathon in reply to pianoteacher]

Oh yes they were unbelievable and have left their mark on my legs today. Although it was hard I can’t believe how many of the good people of Hastings turned out with drinks jelly babies and oranges and cheered all the way round. Hopefully next time we meet it will be on our super flat parkrun 😀👍

[pianoteacher Marathon Half Marathon]

The crowd were awesome! So many kids shouting come on you can do it and high fiving - hope lots of them will be inspired to have a go themselves once they're old enough 😁 See you at parkrun x

[Sqkr Half Marathon]

Sorry to hear about your pesky knee, but woohoooo for the run as a whole! The ache after a good run is the best sort, it's the ache of triumph!

[Runsome Marathon in reply to Sqkr]

Thanks Sqkr I’m sure it will be ok soon 👍😀

[Pippa49 Half Marathon]

Well done. Mine was mostly flat! Great scenery and it was very warm with bright blue sky

[Runsome Marathon in reply to Pippa49]

Thanks Pippa49 and Well done to you too on your western HM 👍😀

[Whatsapp Half Marathon]

Well done Runsome . Good to hear your already plotting your next one.

[Runsome Marathon in reply to Whatsapp]

Cheers Whatsapp👍

[Runsome Marathon in reply to Whatsapp]

Cheers Whatsapp👍

[Lavender1962 Half Marathon]

Way to go Runsome! Sounds like a challenging course. Hope you knee feels better soon!

[Runsome Marathon in reply to Lavender1962]

Thanks Lavender1962 I’m sure it will be fine I will have a rest until parkrun Saturday 😀👍

[MutleyShuffle Half Marathon]

Well done Runsome, that's a fab time especially coping with a dodgy knee! The crowds were amazing weren't they? 💖🏃‍♂️💪🏅

[Runsome Marathon in reply to MutleyShuffle]

Yes MutleyShuffle the crowds were great. Knee will be fine and Well done to you too. 👍😀

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon]

Well done to you! Congratulations! 🍾🥂🏅👏🏻😊🎉👍🌟 💥⚡️ 🏃🏻🤸‍♂️🏃🏻🤸‍♂️🏃🏻🤸‍♂️ Just brilliant! 😊

[Runsome Marathon in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thanks over61andstilltrying I love you colourful post. They say a picture paints a thousand words, well you certainly do. 👍😀👍😀👍😀👍😀

[Bluebirdrunner]

Congratulations Runsome!😊hope you have recovered a bit now.

Super run and brilliant acheivement!⭐💪👏👏👏😊xx

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Fantastic work Runsome! Hope your knee holds up ok this week. Sounds like some crazy hills on this one. That medal looks solid!

[Runsome Marathon in reply to Decker]

Cheers Decker I recon the knee will hopefully be ok by parkrun on Saturday. Your right them hills were crazy or was it the runners who were crazy for running up them on a hot sunny day. That Medal is super heavy I think it’s solid brass I didn’t even have the energy left to get it out the packet at the end. Mind you the parking for the race was back up the top of the first steep hill so had to walk back up it again on way back to car it felt like I was staring another lap 🥴👍

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Runsome]

Running in the heat is hard, no question, before the hills even! I think the medals you get in the UK are much nicer than most I’ve seen. Maybe the parking should have been part of the race!