Headed up to Fort William for my second attempt at this marathon. The last effort was back in 2006 when I got a time of 4 hrs 21 minutes. The weather was poor this time with rain for most of the time I was out. Started off slow and steady with a plan to take it very easy to conserve energy. Going reasonably well at half way but feeling a bit of strain. By mile 16 starting to struggle with mile pace dropping back and then hit the wall and couldn't move my legs. Last 8 miles were mainly walking with occasional spurts of energy. Finished in the dreadful time of 5 hrs and 19 minutes with just 3 finishers behind me.
Not sure what went wrong. Not enough specific training and perhaps a bit too long a run the week beforehand. Feet and joints not feeling great afterwards so will need a bit of a rest.
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