I finally beat 4 hrs!

[Daiwalker]

I started out with a mate and we kept really good pace times of around 5:40 per km until about km 26 where my mate said for me to go on. We'd discussed beforehand if one of us is slowing, the other should carry on, so off I went. As I tried to get my pace and breathing back in check I noticed the 3hr 55min pacers ahead of me. If I was near those, a sub 4hrs was on the cards. For context my fastest time for the marathon was 4hrs 27mins! I knew the perils of 'blowing up' but I knew my training had been good. I dug in and found myself passing the 3:55 Pacers! This was unbelievable, I thought "this has 3hrs 50mins on the cards!" Then I hit mile 23/24 and the wall. I felt that feeling of empty legs. My race was done. My feet slapped on the tarmac like seals applauding. Slowly I tired and the pacers retook their position in front of me. "Just keep them close!" I told myself.

I summoned some reserves from somewhere, my heart rate sky rocketed, but I kept those pacers close enough for me to get myself across that line in 3hrs 57mins. A full 30 minutes faster on my PB.

Never again... Unit next time.

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Excellent run for you Dalwalker, was the London Marathon?,

[Daiwalker Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

It was London marathon, yes. Sorry, I should have mentioned that

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

One word - epic! I’m in awe. Super well done Daiwalker 💥💥💥

[RunWillie Marathon]

Amazing. Well done Daiwalker 🤩

[Week7 Half Marathon]

Congratulations on a brilliant run!!! Daiwalker 🏅

[Mudita11 Half Marathon]

Wow, this is fabulous 🎉!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

You’re owed a shiny new badge then! Well done and congratulations 👏👏 for the run and for your time. And as for knocking off 30 minutes?!!!! Brilliant effort and result 💪

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Wow! That's just amazing!!! What a PB that was, and what an amazing time. You must've flown home on the back of that 🔥👏👏👏

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Wow! Cracking new PB! Well done!👏👏👏🏅🙂

I watched the race on tv and was moved, as always by all the very human stories behind this event - some great elite races too! It must have felt great to be part of …enjoy the bling!🙂🏅

[Cmoi Marathon]

Congratulations on a fab marathon time  Daiwalker !

[TailChaser Marathon]

Wow! Congratulations DW, a fantastic PB!

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Amazing! Well done! What a huge improvement!

[Daiwalker Marathon in reply to Decker]

I've been training for this one right from C25K, through 10k training, half marathon training, then finally marathon training. It's been around 18 months in the making. Hard work pays off it seems! I'm about 10 lbs lighter than I was on my previous PB too.

Also, I found the shorter/faster training sessions massively improved my long distance runs.

[Teresa1632 Marathon]

Amazing achievement and that is some PB! Congratulations 🏆 Hope legs are OK today, and you've been able to get down the stairs eeek!

[Daiwalker Marathon in reply to Teresa1632]

Amazingly I got out for a 2 k jog yesterday. I'll rest today though. My Garmin told me off for going out yesterday!

[Teresa1632 Marathon]

Wow, you're made of steel! 💪💪

[Freecloud Marathon]

Absolutely Fantastic! Such an epic run and stamina to boot. I have my first marathon event on Sunday myself and am exited and a bit weary of it if I'm honest. I have no set time but if it all goes well I will look to enter another 2 or 3 with the hope of beating the 4 hour mark.

[00marks Marathon]

Congratulations. Thats amazing!

[backintime 10 Miles]

Well done! that's an amazing improvement

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon]

Taking 30 minutes off your PB is a fantastic achievement. Congratulations!

[Katnap Marathon]

Superb achievement Daiwalker What to do next?

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[Daiwalker Marathon in reply to Katnap]

I've walked a few 100km walks and I'm considering trying to run one. A slight upshift on the 42km!

[Katnap Marathon in reply to Daiwalker]

One step at a time! 💪💪