Well I never did a blog following the Chester marathon, so I thought I'd sit down and write a few words on the subject tonight now that everyone in our house has gone to bed.
Chester was my 1st marathon and I won't lie it was bloody hard, some might say "you should have trained more" perhaps, although I felt I 'd done as much as I could have given all of the other activities I've done in 2012.
I completed the course in 5hr 5min which I was pleased with. Chester is a good course pretty flat all the way around, it wasn't over crowded and the support was brilliant throughout.
Amanda did much better than me, and I was so pleased she dug deep and tried for a sub 5hr time.
I had a wobble at 22 miles , and got quite emotional; my body had an argument with my brain and I started to loose it, and the next thing I knew I was filling up ready for a good old cry.
But you see that's it with these types of events , you test yourself to the limit, it doesn't matter if your Seb Coe or an average Joe, you give it your all and the real strength comes from having a little cry and then manning up and finishing the event and not quiting; and that's the approach I've taken all year.
In 2012 I've done the lot, and completed everything I started...- Mumbles Duathlon - 1st Multi sport event
- Brecon Triathlon ~ 1st Marathon
- Dragon Ride ~ 1st Sportive, 80 miles of killer hills
- Aquathons ~ 1st Swim then Run
- Pembroke Olymlpic Distance Triathlon ~ 1st Olympic bloddy hilly course!
- Blenhiem Palace Sportive ~ 1st ever 100 mile sportive
- Chester Marathon ~ 1st Marathon 5hr 5min
And finally, to my long suffering wife Amanda and my wonderful kids , Tara & Caitlyn I'd like to dedicate all my medals to you , the support you've given throughout the year has been truly awesome, so thanks guys your the best.
So with those thoughts in mind, and one eye on a lovely Christmas dinner cooked by my wonderful wife, I bid you goodnight and I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Andrew
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