I was looking for a confidence boosting final long slow run beore Manchester Mararthon. 

This race seemed to tick all the boxes. Multi (1 mile) lap race, up to 20 miles. Perfect!

This was my first visit to South Park, Darlington. What a stunning place to run. The weather was absolutely perfect. Sun with a nice breeze.

The course was very scenic and flat, with a couple of minor hills to navigate each lap.

Race had a friendly atmosphere and was well organised. Special mention to the race marshals who did an excellent job.

Finishers were given a average looking medal.

It was a good event.

Only downside was this -

I entered this race as it was multi lap. I could choose distance I wanted to do without preasure.

My intention was never to do the full 20 laps (20 miles) as I had struggled for fitness going into this event.

I did 17 laps (17miles) and then informed race marshals I was stopping at that. I collected finishers medal and thought nothing of it.

I was annoyed when I saw race results showing DNF next to my name.

I'm not a quitter so am really annoyed about this.