Notes
Satisfying and disappointing in equal parts. Much tougher route than expected - lots of corners and switch backs, some head wind in the first half, and hot conditions. Was on track for sub 3hrs until about 32km, but if I'm honest I knew at half way I wasn't going the be able to sustain the pace. The hills between 23km and 30km really punished me, and having to run over the fan walk steps was the last straw. Kak last 10km - 5min pace was really hard. Legs and joints took a beating, can definitely feel the body isn't used to this type of run - more long runs required. Still, a PB, so not a wasted day out. GPS distance was 42.73km.