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Greater Manchester Marathon - very disappointed with the time for my maiden marathon effort. Managed to run non-stop until nearly 15 miles & then blew up - just didnt have enough core fitness in me to run the race non-stop. Clearly the weeks of relative inactivity because of the knee problems have had their effect. Also, wasnt helped with the ridiculous quick pace in my first 2/3 miles - trying to chase the 4.00 hr pace team (after "waiting for Ben"). I should have run at my own pace - at least then I may have run for longer & been closer to say 4:15. A definite experience - my feet & knees are a mess. I owe it to myself to make amends next year - I know a full 26 mile run at my pace will yield a sub-4 marathon....