Lighthouse Marathon - a first ever DNF!

Running 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathon

In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast I’m sharing my experience of running the first ever Lighthouse Marathon.

Pendeen to Godrevy on the North Cornwall Coast with a bit on at the start and finish to make it the full marathon distance.

For me it was an ARC 50 test. With 3 months to go where am I fitness wise was the key question to be answered.

Sadly a recent achilles injury I had recovered from re-occured when I slipped / stumbled at 7 miles.

I hobbled on to the 14 mile aid station at St Ives where I had already decided enough was enough. My first ever DNF (Did Not Finish)

It also means my Arc adventure for January 2024 is over. I’ve deferred to January 2025.

I mention the Ford Sen Mighal - its a great Bys Vyken event on December 2nd - North Cornwall Coast (Lelant) to South Cornwall Coast (Marazion)

This is episode 130 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 128 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.

Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal is now the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2025.

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The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has 160 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West