I think the confusion was caused by your misplaced "but"
Would have made more sense as:
We did it in 2hour 26minutes and 1 second. I was initially hoping we would get a sub 2.5 hour time.

In the last three miles I threw all hope of that out the window, but CHCB kept telling me we were still on track for less than 2.5 hours. I thought she was just lying to make me feel better.

I'm sure an edit and a personal apology gazzed to Mighto and Fisty would clear this whole sorry mess up.
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Mon 12 Sep 2011, 10:43, 1 reply, 15 years ago)

* awaits gaz *

(Reverend Fister "a disciplined fuckwit", Mon 12 Sep 2011, 10:44, Reply)