It seemed a big challenge in so many ways, firstly it's a long way - especially on your own with no one cheering you on. I also saw it as the 'make or break' distance that would determine whether or not I will be able to make the whole 26.2 miles on the day. That's why I'm so happy that I managed it on Sunday!
Despite it being a long way and very, very lonely - the one thing that was concerning me the most was my whether or not my right calf was going to start complaining again as it did feel a little bit tight in the first mile or so but as soon as I started to warm up, it settled down and didn't cause any trouble at all which was a huge relief. Even today, I am still a bit sore in my hips and hamstrings but its bilateral soreness and nothing I wasn't expecting!
The good news is that completing this distance must mean that all the training is paying off and that finish line of the 2015 Brighton Marathon is finally looking like an achievable goal.
But (..there's always a BUT!), I still have just under 3 weeks until race day and another 15 miler to do at the weekend so here's hoping my body stays strong, I don't succumb to any of the nasty cold/sickness bugs that are doing the rounds and stay focused to the end as it is now clearly in sight!
Before I go, just a little reminder that I have got a fundraising page set up so if anyone is feeling brave and would like to donate to The Urology Foundation (www.theurologyfoundation.org) then please pay a visit to http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/caroline.gower1 where you can find out more information about why I chose to support this charity.
Finally, I could do with a bit more motivation to help me through the final couple of weeks...
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