Fourth half marathon, Valencia.

[Tjcp]

Hi! Loved my fourth half. I had trained and read everything at I could.... I have to say that Valencia has stolen my heart and, apart from Barcelona, I have only ever done my long runs there.

The weather was perfect. Here, we are used to high temperatures but I love running at about 13 degrees and have had my best times then.

Started well and ran my record 10k time, felt really good but at 17k, the heat started to kick in at 22 degrees and I have to admit that, for the first time in my life, I felt that I had something like sunstroke. My family were tracking me and the projected finishing time of 2 hours 17 mins. was a dream for me.

Well, in the end I finished within the cut-off time at 2 hours 29 mins. I had the best half of my life but the heat let me down in the last few kilometres.

Still, I did it. Now, I need a project. A really cool Half in Europe, where it won't be too hot. Suggestions welcome!

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Lovely smile! Well done for braving the heat - sounds like a beautiful run xxx

I don't have firsthand knowledge of any European races, but I remember backintime mentioning the Paris Half Marathon in March next year - should be pretty cool in both respects!

harmoniemutuellesemideparis...

[Tjcp Half Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Thank you! Will check it out.

[backintime 10 Miles in reply to Tjcp]

Hi, it's on the 1 March but you will need a medical certificate...they're picky about that here lol

[Tjcp Half Marathon in reply to backintime]

Thanks, just saw that too but shouldn't be a problem in theory. Depends if it has to be done there. Will do a bit of research!

[backintime 10 Miles in reply to Tjcp]

If you need any help just message me, I live nearby and am signed up to the Paris HM

[Tjcp Half Marathon in reply to backintime]

Thank you! That's really kind. Not sure how I would get back to work the next day in Spain but sounds fun! I want a special place for my 5th...

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

Great photo! Well done, lovely day for it too 👍🏻😁

[Tjcp Half Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thanks!

[Tasha99 Marathon]

Congratulations! I absolutely hate running in heat! You did fantastically well!

[Tjcp Half Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

Thank you!!

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Congratulations on your 4th half marathon, and in warmer weather too. I see you’ve got the union flag in your bib - were you running for team GB 🏃‍♀️🇬🇧?

[Tjcp Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks! We were given the option of having our flag on the bib so I said yes! It was great the previous time as everyone was cheering me on in English!

[Hidden]

Wow, well done! Xx

[Tjcp Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Thanks!

[Teresa1632 Marathon]

Congratulations on your HM! I love Valencia in Autumn and Spring, slightly jealous that you ran there.

The Amsterdam HM in October is supposed to be good; fast and flat. Also cooler weather.

Or for something unusual, the Marathon du Medoc in France, incorporating food and wine en route would be fun! It's in September.

[Tjcp Half Marathon in reply to Teresa1632]

Thank you! The one in France would be good and not too far away.

[Sqkr Half Marathon]

REYKJAVIK! I loved my Icelandic half. Here's a wee write up I did of it! It's not the easiest location but well worth a visit.

healthunlocked.com/marathon...

[Tjcp Half Marathon in reply to Sqkr]

That sounds really exciting but a bit difficult with my teaching timetable.

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Great photo and congratulations on your latest Half!

[Tjcp Half Marathon in reply to Decker]

Thank you!!

[Irish-John Marathon]

Well done T!! That's a great time in any temps

Great run, great Bling, great Runner

[Tjcp Half Marathon in reply to Irish-John]

Thanks!

[Lordi Marathon]

Helsinki in early or late season has some nice cool events.

[Tjcp Half Marathon in reply to Lordi]

Sounds exciting!

[Lordi Marathon in reply to Tjcp]

Forgot to mention Tallinn also. I think there are cheaper flights from UK to Estonia etc. Nice route with an ancient city centre finish. The early autumn event is a biggie and well organised too.

jooks.ee/en/tallinn-marathon/

[Tjcp Half Marathon in reply to Lordi]

Sounds good too! Would be flying from Spain though.