Quote Originally Posted by Brotherton Lad View Post
Well done, that's a great first time, especially in the conditions. It looks like your long runs really paid off.
The first mile in a big marathon is always annoying and you have to write off the 'lost' 45 secs or so, rather than try and make it up over the next 2 or 3.
Always a big decision whether to travel on the day or stay somewhere near the start. Familiar food and familiar bed versus a couple of hours driving, but I found I don't sleep well in a hotel and get up anyway at 4am or so.
Congratulations.
Anyone got a place in this years VLM? I'm in as a result of a last minute decision to take a corporate place through work. Not done much on road at all ever! Although have done some long Fell races, Haworth Hobble, 3P's etc.

My question is this: What's realistic bearing in mind I have about 14 weeks betwen now and the big day. Got myself a 3 1/2 - 4hr pace training programme of the internet and have just completed my 1st week. All gone to plan and managed 8.45min/mile pace this morning over a very wet, very hilly 9 miles this morning.

Thanks in advance of any help or advice.