Prior to the run I was somewhat concerned.
- It was only two days since my sports massage and my legs were still sore to touch - although they felt alright running.
- I was having to run on the Saturday, a day earlier than normal, for practicality reasons
- Both sets of shoes are now starting to feel worn and a twinge in my ankle seems to be being rather persistant.
- I was having to run mostly on my own
- Last, but by no means least, the last 20 mile run blinking well hurt - a lot!
As it was I adopted a nice steady pace, averaging somewhere around the 10-10:30 min mile for the first 8 or so miles. It dropped off by a minute to a minute thirty after that point but was still consistent.
Em met me at around the 17 mile point (i.e. heading up Bridge Valley road) and bounced Tigger like in front of me for the rest of the way home. It was nice to have a little company although I did have to try and stop myself from trying to keep up with her!
The best part was this hurt much less than last time. The twinges in my knee had occurred again somewhere between 9 and 10 miles but had seemingly not then transfered the in balance into my thigh. Yes I was sore - but I have no dount I could have continued for a least another 4 or so miles which only leaves 2 to find!
So bring on the bread/pasta/potatoes/ice cream etc.etc. - the carb loading starts here!
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