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I got to the start line feeling very confident of at least a sub 2.50 and even had half an eye on sub 2.45 if I was feeling good during the race. Being quite near the front at the start I was able to get in to my target pace after the 1st mile and felt very comfortable through half way. Slowed down a bit to take a gel and some water at Mile 14 and when trying to get back up to pace noticed the first signs of fatigue in my legs. The fatigue got steadily worse as each mile went by. The last four miles were a real struggle but somehow, thanks to the amazing support from my family and friends and everybody else I managed to sneak in a minute inside my previous PB.