And the the winner is.... Me horarraaa

Great little half marathon at Dorney lake yesterday. It was racing against yourself to increase your overall pace. They had the runners world magazine pace team there so I was attempting a 1:45 half marathon time. Bear in mind the fastest I have run one was windsor half in 2:03 it was a hell of a task to complete.  All started off well, I was on pace for the first 6 miles and feeling good. I then got an enormous pain in my chest, seeing that I am running for st George's Heart unit where my dad had triple bypass surgery, I thought it best to slow down! It was like the biggest stitch you have ever had but inside your ribcage. I was down 2 mins and considering pulling off to the side when I released the loudest belch known to mankind, it was so load infact that people around me wearing headphones were laughing. Pain gone. I started to make up the time but just couldn't catch up to the pacers. This was however the first race I have ever done that I lapped people. I was very proud and remembered how I was in their place only a few months back. The rest of the race went well, I finished in 1:51:00, 12 minutes shaved off my personal best. I was very chuffed at the end and kept thinking that I could do better if it were not for issue of gas. I am aiming for a below 4 hour marathon time so I now know the kind of pace I need at the beginning to get the breathing space if my legs give up at the end. Final clip finished on the final video, finally.... The winner of the james bond first edition book was Katie howard. Watch out for an even better competition in the near future