Well, day 6 and I finally gave in. I can't point to one thing, but this is how it went. I arrived at the cycle track ready for a full day and 150 mile target to hit, only to find that contrary to what I was told the day before, I would not be allowed to use the track until 4pm. I could physically feel the hope drain out of me as I heard this news. Anyway, not to be deterred, I tried to find a new route near the track, so that I could still get back to my car where I was storing all my food and spare clothes etc. I ended up going round a local park, but after 3 hours in the pouring rain, on return to my car for a break, I just gave in. Physically, apart from a sore backside and a bit of pain in my left Achilles tendon I felt OK; it was the mental side that gave way. A broken bike, more rain, dodging dog walkers for another 5 hours just overwhelmed me and I decided enough was enough. Although I'm disappointed, I'm not devastated and I feel I gave it a decent shot. I've learned a lot and realise the mistakes I made in preparing for the event. I'm still pleased with doing the swim - something that I thought was impossible for me before I started training for the Deca. I will post up a bit more on later, but for now I just want to say thank you to everyone who came out to support me, who believed in me and wanted me to succeed. I cannot tell you how moved I was to see you all, especially those who stayed throughout the night while I was swimming.
Finally for now - if you have sponsored me, but now no longer wish to do so, please contact me and I can arrange how to refund you your money. If you are still happy to make your donation - thank you - and you will be giving to a good cause.
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