Maidstone HM race report

[Langley-Loper]

Wow what a race! The sun shone after rain for most of the day before and I set off to defend my VW50-59 title from last year. I didn't manage that (about 10 minutes off the pace, never going to make that up) but I managed a respectable 1:46:19, about 4 minutes faster than last year. The 900ft of elevation was as gruelling as ever but the scenery was lovely. This smiley photo was just before 10 miles, after a downhill section. By mile 11 my face must have been totally different! My worrying blisters weren't too bad; just a bit of burn from mile 9ish. Excellent marshalling and support all the way round. Now for a light week while I make peace with my legs.

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Wow! Congratulations on your run Langley-Loper - and what a fantastic time for a HM! You really are super- speedy!🙂👏🏅

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

So speedy! What a brilliant result! Congratulations! 😁x

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Congratulations on your amazing time and what a super smiley photo L-L 👏👏👏👏👏

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

An action shot! And you're smiling 🙂 Well done on a fab time 👏

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Excellent run for you Langley-Loper, congratulations, that time is the equivalent of running a sub 25 minute 5K for one and three quarter hours ✔️✔️✔️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

That's an amazing time LL, even without the hills! Congratulations. It's great that the blisters weren't too bothersome 👍

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Well done Langley-Loper . that’s definitely a photo to keep - I am often so disappointed that I don’t look I’m running in the photos. You are flying.

[Langley-Loper Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

I usually have my eyes closed and weird arms!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

An amazing time L-L and you look so happy! I note that it got tougher later on, but that is the deal as you know. I hope that there was an ice cream at the finish! Here is one in case you missed out!! 🍦🙂

[Langley-Loper Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

There was an ice cream van, but by then I needed COFFEE more. I did stop for McDonald's on the way home, including a strawberry milkshake 🍔🍟🥛🍓🤫

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Langley-Loper]

🙂 All of my runs finish within 5 minutes of my flat white at the walkway cafe; chocolate brownie often features too. Good choice ☕️👍

[misswobble Marathon]

yay! Way to go LL 😀🏃‍♀️👍🏅. Congratulations 👏. You’re looking really relaxed and in control there Great time! 🌪🔥☄️💥