my very first Marathon Chester marathon chip time 4:04:15

[Kevtrev]

Sunday 2nd October I did my first Marathon at Chester and I did it in a time of 4:04:15 my training definitely paid off and I did it on my own like I always do which I prefer I got up to 18-21 no trouble then the last 5 miles was hilly and tough and I was in a world of hurt but I did it nonstop and I just mentally dug in and crossed the finish line. I am so proud of myself with what I’ve achieved even with a niggle I managed to do it and my fuelling was spot on as so was my pacing average pace was 9:15 minute pacing. Because I did the triple Chester 10K, Chester Half marathon and the full marathon I got another special medal and it’s very nice bling is what it is.

[nowster Metric Marathon]

That's an amazing time. If I were to project my current HM and MM times out, I'd be realistically looking at 5 hours.

Well done! 🏅

[Kevtrev Marathon in reply to nowster]

thank you so much 😉👍🏼😁

[Decker Ultramarathon]

That is a brilliant time and well done for digging in and seeing it through despite all the pain. Congratulations!

[Kevtrev Marathon in reply to Decker]

thank you so much my coach has taught very well and I honestly wouldn’t be the runner I am today without his help and advice 😉👍🏼😁😁

[Frenc Half Marathon]

Well done Kevtrev ! I can only dream about doing the same 😁. You’re spot on, that’s very nice bling. Great photo.

[Kevtrev Marathon in reply to Frenc]

thank you so much yes I’m over the moon 😁😁

[R4inbow Ultramarathon]

That's great Kevtrev, well done! I had a great run at Chester, but my time was nowhere near yours. I finished 4:49, which I was thrilled with. That last hill was a killer! Loved getting a long sleeve top at the end though, perfect for winter

[Kevtrev Marathon in reply to R4inbow]

thank you and well done to you too yes I found the last 5 miles tough 😉👍🏼

[misswobble Marathon]

great job! Well done and congratulations 👏 😀💪🏅🎉 Awesome time too 💥

Yes, when the going gets tough you just have to dig deep, keep it simple, literally one foot in front of the other 🙂

Hills at the end of a marathon are cruel! Well done for coping with them ✊

[Kevtrev Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Aww thank you yes I just hung in for the last 5 miles and I couldn’t wait to cross the finish line I agree hills at the end are cruel 😉👍🏼

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

That’s a truly amazing achievement Kevtrev, and what a great photo! You look mighty proud, and with such an awesome time I’m not surprised!

I’m in awe, well done! 💪 🏅 🏃‍♂️

[Kevtrev Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

thank you so much yes I’m really proud and I still can’t believe I’ve done a marathon I said I would never do one but that’s what I said about a half marathon 😂

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Well done - amazing achievement and in a really fantastic time too!👏👏🙂🏅

[Kevtrev Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

thank you so much 😁😁

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Great photo! You look thoroughly chuffed 🤩 That’s a brilliant time, well done again. On the triple!!!

[Kevtrev Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Aww thank you so much yes I still can’t believe I’ve done it never thought I could but I have 😁😁

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Great run KT and an amazing time; three medals for one run ….very efficient use of energy! You are clearly appropriately chuffed!!👏👏👏👏🏆

[Kevtrev Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

thank you so much I received the big gold one for doing the 3 races plus I got the marathon medal on the day but I brought with me my 10K and Half marathon medals with me for my photos but yes I’m super chuffed 😁😁

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Brilliantly done, congratulations that's very speedy! 😁

[Kevtrev Marathon in reply to aliboo70]

thank you so much so kind 😁😁

[00marks Marathon]

Congratulations. Thats brilliant!

[Kevtrev Marathon in reply to 00marks]

thank you 😁😁

[Freecloud Marathon]

Wow, congratulations! Your an inspiration. That's sucha great time, you must have some mindset. Very well done 👏👏👏

[Kevtrev Marathon in reply to Freecloud]

thank you so much that means a lot so kind I have learned a lot from the marathon and I know we’re I can improve for next year. I am physically and mentally strong the last 5 miles was purely mental attitude as it was a hilly undulating last 5 miles but thank you again 😊😁😁😉👍🏼

[Freecloud Marathon in reply to Kevtrev]

I have only run 2 3/4 marathons and will run full one next year. I had same last 5 miles of them and struggled, so I think it's best that I'm upping gradually.

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon]

Well done! That’s a really good time. No wonder you’re so chuffed! 👏👏👏

[Kevtrev Marathon in reply to RunBrianRun]

thank you so much yes I’m really proud of myself and so glad I made the next step on doing the marathon 😁😁😉👍🏼

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon]

Well done,amazing time, brilliant achievement!🏅🏅

[Kevtrev Marathon in reply to Hedgehogs123]

thank you so much I still can’t believe it 😁😁

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon]

Great result there Kev, especially with that hilly finish!

[Kevtrev Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

thank you yes it was a mental game but I’m mentally strong when I’m running 😁😁😉👍🏼

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Great photo of you Kevtrev, you should be very proud of yourself, congratulations on completing your first marathon at Chester.

[Kevtrev Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

thank you very much. How are you keeping these days been a long time since I’ve been on here as I’ve been so busy with my training and everything else going on.

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to Kevtrev]

Yes it's a while since you were on C25K or this marathon forum, perhaps a few years.

Since then I have ran 60 parkruns, 121 (not) parkruns, 31/10Ks and 5 ten mile runs, no half marathons or full marathons, I don't run all that often, only on a Saturday and a longer run on a Wednesday morning, nevertheless I still enjoy my runs on those two days. 😊 🏃🏾

[Kevtrev Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

glad to hear you are still enjoying your running and your keeping it up.

The marathon was 4 months of training but missed 3 weeks due to illness and holidays but I’ve been averaging 65-75 miles a week so far this year I’ve ran 1,926.8 miles I’m racing Saturday as cross country starts and Sunday I’m in a 10K race then in November I’m in Conwy half marathon my favourite December I have 2 festive races and 2 fell runs it’s been race race race. I generally run 6-7 days a week with 4 of them days double day running but I have improved my 5K PB is 23:18 10K 45:47 Half 1:48:57 Marathon 4:04:15. 10 miles 1:21:57

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to Kevtrev]

That's a lot of running Kevtrev, well done 😀 🏃🏾

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

PS, just fancy that, just as I finished that last post to you my favourite running song came on the radio "Keep on Running" by The Spencer Davis Group, lol.

[Kevtrev Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

thank you 😁😁 I did well considering XC I did it in 51:19 and the next day Knutsford 10K 48:43 a course PB but not a 10K PB which still stands at 45:47 but it’s expected after doing a marathon it takes between 6-8 weeks and a bit more depending each person taking in age as well older you are the longer the recovery is.

[TailChaser Marathon]

Wow!! Amazing time Kevtrev! Hope you didn’t get neck ache from all that bling as well!

[Kevtrev Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

thank you so much and 😂😂 it was quite heavy 😂 that’s funny 😁😁😉👍🏼

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

Superb! 💪🏻👍🏻😁 Well done! 👏🏻 Enjoy that buzz but do watch out for the post marathon blues. Hopefully your coach will keep you busy to get through those!

[Kevtrev Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Aww thank you so so much yes I know what you mean after the marathon my legs hated me 😂 especially going up the stairs to the bar 😂 my coach has said as soon as this week is over try building it back up so think I will do a run in the morning and one at club and slowly does it. Wednesday was my first run and then Thursday Friday off Saturday park run but today I’ve not done my long run instead a rest as this year so far I’ve done 1,926.8 miles plus I’m in a race next Sunday and then cross country Starts Saturday so I’m looking forward to it.