Well, here we are – 2 weeks away and time for the last “big” run of the training. I did say that I wasn’t going to put myself through this pain again before the one off, but as Dave suggested in one of his comments it was probably a good idea to do another 20 miler.
Not 100% sure of the mileage, but 3:20 on the road today – looking at the route it says around 19, so still 7 miles off, just hope that the adrenaline will be flowing on the 24th.. Started really difficult today, was totally tired after the first couple of steps and didn’t feel much better 3 miles in. Haven’t really been looking after myself since Easter, Joey the Lips was down the last couple of days – so had at least 2 beers and a curry Thurs night. Will be really trying to stop that nonsense over the next couple of weeks ;o\
After the first 4 miles was ok until around 6 or so, then got a stitch, which lasted 6 miles! I tried to “breathe” it away, put it hurt too much – shandy.. After around 14 miles a cyclist pulled up, and kept up with me for a while, nice guy off on a trip to Monmouth, but too be honest if I want a chat I go to the pub, not run 20 miles, its funny that when you are out like that people feel its fine to just start chatting – I wonder if they do the same in the local pub??
Got an extra drink today from the support crew, it was very warm, even took my coat off, unfortunately I had my really tight ™ top on, which showed off my wobbly belly to good effect. Watching it shadow wobble was not fun.
15 miles in, and the real, proper pain started – legs and feet. Why does it hurt so, I didn’t feel too tired physically really, its more the pain in the legs and feet. Its sort of like cramp, every time you move a leg it hurts – I just feel like crying…
So there we are, 2 weeks to go, furthest run 19-20 miles, legs and feet very painful – can’t wait to get it all over with… Easy 2 weeks – will have to check out the interweb as to the “right” thing to do over the next 2 weeks…
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Days left: 14
Confidence: 81%
Ability: 86%