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Manchester Marathon
Posted: Thu 14 Apr 2016 @ 12:24 by Craig Waugh
Hi everyone
I spoke at the last Insulin Pump users meeting about my "Journey to Iron Man" and promised to update on how I'm getting on.
I ran the Manchester Marathon on Sunday (my 3rd marathon since T1D diagnosis in 2012) and managed a new PB of 4hrs 30min 12sec. I'm really happy with that particularly as I ran without insulin for the final 6 miles due to my insulin pump battery randomly failing at mile 20(displayed full to empty).
For those interested I've posted about it in my blog along with an update of upcoming challenges.
My blog post is at http://www.craigwaugh.co.uk/type-1-diabetes-running-130-miles-5-events/
This year's events:
Will keep you posted with how the events go.
Cheers
Craig
Posted: Thu 14 Apr 2016 @ 13:19 by Chris Bartlett
Well done Craig - a fab time and achievement. Thanks for updating us.I walked the Yorkshire 3 Peaks last year - so you've 8hours 50 minutes to beat! :) Or are you planning on running it?
I think everyone struggles with different aspects of it but I found it tough on my knees in particular, coming downhill. Make sure to start early, can get very crowded in summer months. Take a hat if it's windy!
Posted: Thu 14 Apr 2016 @ 14:10 by Craig Waugh
Thanks for the heads-up Chris!
It's been a long time since I've done anything involving hills so it will in a lot of ways be a tougher prospect than the marathon for me.
We're hoping to get round in under 9 hours but will be weather and injured knee dependent I think. Will let you know how I get on :)
Posted: Thu 14 Apr 2016 @ 14:59 by Chris Bartlett
If you keep up a good general pace, run down Pen-y-Ghent and plan for 1 quick selfie at each summit and only 1 semi major hypo (like I had ;) ) - then you'll do sub 9 in no time. Plenty of opportunities to pull out en route at safe and convenient points though so don't feel like you can't come back and do it another time if your knees can't take it - coming down Whernside is tough, quite a few big steps which impact the knees!Good luck! And PS don't eat all your lunchtime chicken sandwiches before 9am (again, like me).
Have you got a map? I've got an official laminated one from last year, folds up nicely, if you want to borrow it? Easily postable.
Posted: Thu 14 Apr 2016 @ 15:20 by Steven Bowles
Well done Craig. Good time too. The runs in Sept look a challenge - Great North Run followed by the Ultra Marathon 6 days later!!Posted: Thu 14 Apr 2016 @ 15:37 by Craig Waugh
Thanks Steven - Yes, GNR then an ultra in 6 days! I'll be using the GNR to keep my legs loose I think :)Last edited by Craig Waugh on 14 Apr 2016 - edited 1 time total
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