St Eriks Loppet - complete

Yesterday was the St Eriks Loppet, a half marathon in Stockholm. It start right in the centre, next to the royal castle.

It was perfect running weather and we were pretty up for it before the start.

It seems to be more of a runners race than a big event as there dont seem to be so many people who have heard about it and there were only about five thousand runners.

We stayed together the first 8 kilometers and then I pushed on a bit harder than Niclas and Ulrika. My plan being that it might hurt more but not for as long. the last couple of kilometers were hard going (as always) but the crowds along the way helped a lot, and knowing the end was in sight.

I came in at 1:55.26 which I am very happy with, my aim being to come in under two hours. Also my biggest fear thanks to Martin didnt happen. Nipple rash, eeuuuch.

Here I am pointing at the medal, not at my chaff free body parts :-)

You can see the official times here. Search for Gillespie as last name.

Then it was out for a beer and a steak, hmmmmm.

Very good...

Comments

[Martin Little]

Nice work, dude. That's a solid time, too! Do you now consider Vaseline your friend? ;-)