Notes
Disgustingly disappointed. Dropped at 3hrs due to increasing achilles pain. Had moved up smoothly from 7th place to 3rd and would probably have finished 2nd - but would not have been able to train for about 4 weeks.
Probably the right decision. But thinking about it makes me physically sick at the moment.
On the bright side... felt strong, fit, and capable of maintaining 7:45 until the end. Would have given me about 46 miles.