Realistically, this is the first time I will (hopefully!) have covered such a distance and I’m not sure how my body will cope. Also, it is far better to head out at a slower pace and heart rate and guarantee the finish, rather than going off too strong and blowing up before the end and maybe failing to cross the line. The ultimate goal is to get the medal and finish within the cut-off time of course, anything faster and I will be happier and happier! And even if I know I have trained and am capable of achieving sub-13 hours, it is probably more realistic to expect between 13 and 14 hours so I am not under so much pressure and can try to enjoy the occasion!