I did it!!

I really did it! Forgot to look at what time I ran it in, but Rich thinks it was 2 hours 43. Will find out for sure tomorrow when the times are announced.

I wasn't last so I'm more than happy about that!

It was hard work, my legs are killing me and I'm sure it will take all week before I can walk down a set of stairs again, but had a great time and so pleased I did it!

The crowd were fantastic. It was great to see Mum and Grandad cheering me on at 5 miles, and then Rich, Daisy, Jack and Alfie were at 8 and 9 miles. Daisy had made a fantastic banner saying "Our Mum is a Yummy Mummy"!!

I managed to get off to a really good start even with a killer hill at only 2 miles! From there on I felt really comfortable. I realised I could walk up the steep hills as quickly as most people were running so on three or four occasions I walked. The hardest part was between 10 - 12 miles. That was because I missed the 11 mile marker, so thought the mile was really taking me a long time! It was a real boost though when I realised I was at 12 miles - only 1.1 miles to go! The last half mile the crowds were great and all the runners were encouraging each other on. Just at the last bend I saw Kathy (work colleague) who really cheered me on, then I could see Rich and Alfie, then I saw Mum and Grandad. Next thing I knew I was over the finish line! I was so elated to have done it! I felt like a proper runner when I got my silver blanket to wrap round me!

Would I do it again? Well never say never.................

Right now though, I'm going to enjoy a few day off and enjoy my long weekend in Spain next week!

Until next time!

K xxxx