Day 10 - The final run

What a fantastic day! I worked really hard during the run and finished in 4:26. Suddenly my injuries did not seem to bother me and I enjoyed every minute of being out there. Maybe knowing it was the last time I would have to run the tough hilly route had something to do with it? Mac cycled by my side for some of the race, although we did not say much to each other. He left me with 2 miles to go so that he could be at the finish when I came in. The support along the route was great. It felt really special when the front runners started passing me with words of encouragement and congratulations. It meant a lot to hear the words said with obvious respect and admiration for my achievement.
I picked up my welsh flag and held it aloft running towards the finish. Crossing that line was fantastic and really emotional. All I kept saying through the tears was that I had done it! I had so many family members and friends sharing in my success and my tears - it was wonderful. I am so proud of what I have achieved. I am the first Welsh Woman and the second fastest of only 6 woman in the world to have completed the 10 marathons in 10 days challenge. Even though things will quickly get back to normal - work for me tomorrow, life will never be quite the same again.