Saturn Running (Runnymead)
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This was the same day that the 145 mile Birmingham to London canal race was on and I felt all day for those that were doing this in those conditions.
I picked up Brenda on the way and we were quickly at the start line. The carpark was £6 for the day but £3 was refunded by the organiser as it was a lot. The carpark was a good 400m away from the start area and it was quite a trek down to the rowing club. Registration was a breeze and we were quickly lined up for the early start. I only had Ultra on my mind today.
We headed off West along the Thames and I found the 1.65 miles out and 1.65 mile back route quite interesting. You passed a couple of working and busy locks, a Hotel, passed under the M25 and had a very nice covered wood section before turning at a busy pub section. The route was fairly busy with dog walkers and a lot of cyclists. There was also lots of bridges to keep you focused.
It was 8 laps for a marathon and 9 for an Ultra.
I ran most of the day by myself and I found there was enough interesting parts to break the lap into lots of small marker points. I toddled along on my own with a pretty reasonable 2:20 first half marathon before slowing badly in the heat.
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Also at the hotel there was a very posh wedding and we no doubt photo bombed a lot of their photos.
As the day wore on and I was out on the Ultra lap it became very quiet with most finished already. Brenda decided she wanted to do Ultra and as it was a 7 hour event and we had started early there was plenty of time.
I eventually came in for 6:20 with Brenda not far behind.
I loved the medal and there was a small goodie bag. I have to say Saturn running did a great job and after feedback they will have a 50K option in all events going forward.
I will have no issue doing these events again.
Stats for the day
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