Notes
Watch measured 29.52 @ 98.3% calibration.
Very sunny day in Edinburgh - fell at approx mile 3. Bruised hanks, knees, hip - later discovered swollen ankle.
Ok until approx half way then started to slow. By mile 15 I was struggling. Couldn't keep my head steady, it kept falling back (sounds strange but felt as though head weighed more than usual!). Managed to keep going at a slow pace until around mile 18 then had to walk/run. Whenever I walked my head was unsteady and I felt unbalanced. Tried to hydrate enough at each water station but not sure if I took on enough.
Last 6 miles were tough even though most of it was either flat or downhill. Spectators kept me going but I have never felt so bad on a run before - this was my first race but I have run over 20 miles for my long runs a number of times and have never had to slow this much.
Even past 26 miles still couldn't find energy - had to stop and steady myself on the railings in entry to the finish line. Everyone's encouragement helped me get going again to cross the finish line.
Very disappointed with this performance and how bad I felt.