Day 39

Half Marathon! 

 Day 39 of the challenge, I didn't set out to run 13.1 miles but achieved it in 1 hour and 56 minutes. I had a bit of an issue that I forgot to start to my timer. I first checked my Strava at 8 miles and was feeling pretty good so thought I might as well carry on and try to run a half marathon.

 My route was very random and I got a bit lost. It included long stretches of road running, some trails and fields and sections of the Worcester to Birmingham canal. At one stage of my run, I found myself running with someone who competes regularly in Iron Man Triathlons, we had a chat whilst running and I ran behind her for a couple of miles along the canal, she was a great runner and really dragged me along with her.

 I have a massive sense of achievement and complete admiration for people who can complete a marathon distance. Kipchoge ran twice as far as me in the same time to break the marathon record which is absolutely incredible!

 Time to refuel and rest up before another cycle tomorrow.

 All the best,

 Ed

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