Have got a bit behind with the running updates so I am trying to remember as much as I can from the past few weeks. Ok so it's Tuesday 19th April (well it's not really but bear with me) and I am back from London having witnessed the tremendous efforts of those who ran the London Marathon at the weekend. Special big ups to my little fighting whippet Alex, who despite sustaining a groin injury completed the 26.2 miles in a fantastic time of 4hrs 34mins - so proud. Unfortunately I had to make do with spectating on this occasion but the atmosphere and the support from the crowd was phenomenal.
Buoyed by the event, I decided to see if I could get my running eye back in and improve on last weeks debacle. Despite having put his body through a gruelling 26.2 miles just two days before, Alex got on his bike to accompany me on my run. So off we went to the Greenway..............
I had planned to run for 2.5hrs today but soon into it, I wasn't sure that I was going to make it. It was very hot out there, which wasn't helped by the fact that I was wearing long leggings, with two pairs of socks because of my refusal to wear shorts. I was also trying out my new camelbak because I gots to drink! I Reached about half way (just over an hour) and my bottom lip started going (there were tears) and the negative thoughts were flooding my head, I just felt exhausted (again). Thankfully, I had Alex by my side all the way giving me words of encouragement and carrying the new camelbak (which I abandoned after three miles).
Anyway, I manage to keeo going and on the advice of my temporary trainer (Alex) I called it a day at 14 miles and felt very disappointed and annoyed with myself. Aaaaagggghhh what's wrong with me???!!
So that's it; home, ice bath and out to the pub with Aunt Sally and Our Graham, to celebrate marathon success!!
P.s. I am happy to report that omitting the nuts and raisins has worked........
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