Freckleton Half Marathon

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buzby123 Jun 2013 10:08am, 17 Jun 2013 285 posts	0 buzby123 Well that was a hot one today. Enjoyed it, (I think) but boy I can't run in the afternoon sun too well. A 10 miler would have been enough today I think. Felt a bit ropey at the end as did many I saw. Maybe a sponsorship from someone like Hi-5 wouldn't go amiss for a little more than water at the drinks stations. It didn't bother me as I carried my own but I was surprised at how few were just relying on drinks stations which can be lethal when out in warm conditions like yesterday. Said hello to Mick n'Phil, they were awesome, poor guy was probably a bit perplexed by my smiling and chatting each time I saw him, feel like I know them from on here so why not !!! I swear these guys have a full bag of shopping on the back of the chair which must make the job twice as hard. Respect to them. Hello to the Fetchie with the camera in the last half a mile, where will your pics be?
Mick n Phil Jun 2013 10:17am, 17 Jun 2013 1,511 posts	0 Mick n Phil went off 15 mintues early - ran for 10 miles, then ran and walked - in 2.38 - i'm pretty chuffed and proud of myself tbh
buzby123 Jun 2013 10:31am, 17 Jun 2013 286 posts	0 buzby123 You did awesomely well, to see you come across the finish line was the highlight of the day. Keep it going, you are a true inspiration.
Podkin Jun 2013 10:34am, 17 Jun 2013 163 posts	0 Podkin Hi Buzby123, I'm the Fetchie with the camera- I'm uploading the photos now, the link is flickr.com or the link in the header above will get you to my photostream, and then look for the set Freckleton Half 2013. It will take me a while to upload them all though so check back later. Mick-it was lovely to see you and Phil today, that heat was tough today, you should be very proud of yourself!
buzby123 Jun 2013 11:06am, 17 Jun 2013 287 posts	0 buzby123 Thanks Podkin, it was great you had your Fetchie top on, I think I may have grimaced just slightly less than otherwise would have !!! Will check back later, don't rush, it must be a mountain of a job. x
Slow Duck Jun 2013 11:24am, 17 Jun 2013 158 posts	0 Slow Duck Podkin - were you also at Wrea Green at around 5.5 miles?
Podkin Jun 2013 11:32am, 17 Jun 2013 164 posts	0 Podkin I was, I did some at the first corner at the start, then at Wrea Green, then at the 12.5mile point too.
Steady Edina Jun 2013 12:04pm, 17 Jun 2013 13,333 posts	0 Steady Edina Well done Mick - this race always seems to be hot. It was very hot the year i did it waves to everyone
MudMeanderer Jun 2013 12:54pm, 17 Jun 2013 1,047 posts	0 MudMeanderer Scary ARF alert: flickr.com I really didn't cope well yesterday. It's a shame as it was a pleasant course, and a lot better support than I'd expected, but I found myself roasted inside very early and struggled to manage any sort of pace. Well done all out there.
Longwayround (LWR) Jun 2013 7:35pm, 17 Jun 2013 764 posts	0 Longwayround (LWR) I can outARF that: flickr.com