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Standard route
Multi-sport
No
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Male
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Total time
4h
43m
6s
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I got my wife to drop me off close the the start point at Lincoln Cathedral and quickly set off from the Cathedral down Steep Hill, carrying 2 litres of water and a couple of energy bars.
My plan for this run was to attempt to complete it in 4 hours as I thought this was a steady enough pace to encourage others to attempt to beat it.
Unfortunately, the weather was a lot warmer that forecast and I started to struggle in the heat just after the half way point.
The last 10km was a real slog, and I finished in a time of 4 hours and 43 minutes, a very beatable time for someone that is considering attempting this.
Some parts of the trail have overgrown vegetation and long grass, so it may be best to attempt a fast time in the winter months.