We've both done over a FM in one session, but these sessions were broken down into intervals no longer than 1hr; having to do 42195m in as short a time as possible was a daunting prospect.
Anita first - She was absolutely amazing today, settling into 2:21/500m pace for pretty much the whole time, with only 2 short breaks (at 1hr in and then 15k left), finishing in a 2:22.3 av (3:20:06.6), currently 5 in her age/weight category in the world, discounting the 2 unverified times on there. I am immensely proud of what Anita has achieved so far; she is fulfilling her potential with regards to fitness, conditioning, willpower and competitiveness and our future is very very bright :)
Now, to the PM2 Monitor. I didn't realise it would have issues with times over 100 minutes :)
42195m in 6.6s :) Trust me, that's 200:06.6 at 2:22.3
I started off OK, going through the first 10k at 1:55.2, but the problems started at 14k with the old numb-bum problem. I had to stop too often, cramping twice in my calves and having to take a contact lens out when I got something in my eye, but finished in 2:54:23.3. I need to take the numb-bum situation into account on anything over an hour; I will need to stop, as everything I've tried (Ibuprofen to reduce the inflammation and two different seat pads) haven't worked during the really long rows. Overall I am pleased with the time, and I know I can do better when we do it again (When that will be I don't know, but it will be at least once a season)
174:23.3 for me :)
I also had to get a staff member at the gym to get a mop and bucket - There was literally a puddle of sweat and rail grease under my machine :)
Cumulative distance: 2358790m (1466 miles)
The Journey:
Start - Topnotch Gym Colchester CO4 9ES
Finish - Boldog, Slovakia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boldog,_Slovakia
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