LOCH NESS MARATHON 28/09/25

I last ran this in 2011. I was a lot faster then and I finished in 3.38.32 which was a PB at the time. It rained all the way - it is Scotland!

This time I was predictably extremely slow, but there were a few positives. I finally got my nutrition right, so there were no portaloo pit stops. I kept a consistent pacing effort on a hilly course.

My aerobic fitness was pretty good, the altitude sessions have helped a lot I think, but my legs are more of the problem nowadays! My low blood count and haemoglobin levels persist.

Once again I demonstrated my ability to just miss any target no matter how slow! I finished in 5.00.20. I think I have turned into an old man.