So here I am, the final race of my set goal in achieving 50 competitive miles before I'm 50. The Down Tow Up Flow, Marlow to Windsor Half Marathon (July 26th 2015). I'm no stranger to this race as having run it a couple of years ago but this time I would be running with my wife Rachael.
This race was more of a social run, if anything a test for Rachael to see if she could complete the distance and for me passing the 11 mile marker which would clock up my 50 miles. No race time expectations, just a run to enjoy the scenery and the company.
The day did not get off to a good start as we were welcomed by rain which is no fun when you have to wait 45 minutes until the start with no real shelter other than what the trees had to offer. As soon as we were running, the rain was not an issue and as luck would have it the weather improved, well as far as to say it stopped raining. I felt a sense of pleasure as I passed through villages and towns that played a part in my history, Bourne End, Cookham, Maidenhead, Bray and on to Windsor. At the 11 mile marker it was good to have the company but a real effort was needed by Rach to see her through to the finish.
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Let's not talk race times, let's talk quality time in the company of the woman I love and enjoying the fact that we can actually go out together and take part in an event without worrying about the kids.
It's done, 50 miles completed in readiness for my birthday and how do I feel....glad that I've done it but not a sensation of great achievement. So what to do about that....enter another half marathon, the Blenheim Palace Half Marathon in October.
I'll let you know how that one goes!
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