analysis

24 hours after the run the disappointment has subsided and the analysis of what I did right and wrong.
I fully believe that several factors affected the run namely, the gout attack, increase in weight,poor sleep and a slight cold. I don't believe in excuses and there is a problem with my pacing-more later.
The course which was supposed to be undulating was very hilly in my opinion (others suggest differently). The two laps around the penninsula with the better athletes flying past you was demoralising. Carrying far too much baggage as well.
There were several issues for me. The mile markers appeared all over the show, cups for drinking and the absence of marshalls along the main road was poor. Other than that the location was superb, most of the marshalls were lovely especially the ladies around Eagleton. The t shirt and medal are first class.