Even though I did complete the Singapore Half Marathon in 2001 - I remember having to walk a fair bit because a) I was unfit and b) there was no water at the drink stations!!!
So Portsmouth 1994 was the last 'long' run I'd done.
Yesterday was a successful long-slow-distance session. I ended up at 18.28km in 1:53:18 at 6:11/km pace.
I was supposed to run between 6:03 and 6:50/km pace. The first 3kms were too quick (never thought I'd say that) but then I managed to slow down to the required pace. The 16th km was a bit slower - I think that must have been a long drag uphill.
I carried a water bottle with me - which I must remember to do in future.
I should also remember in future to keep drinking water after I finish the run. I woke up with a 'hangover' type headache this morning. No beers last night so I can only assume it's due to dehydration.
My heels and ankles felt sore toward the end of the run. I noticed that my shoes are wearing down quickly on the heels too (I think the outside edge) even though I've only had them for 4+ months - and I'm hardly doing huge mileage. So I wonder if I have some form problem there? I'll keep an eye on that.
Didn't stay up to watch the cricket last night. It would've been good to see an England victory at my home county ground. I woke up this morning to a text message from my dad advising me of the result.
Should I pray for rain in London for 5 days from the 8th September? I don't think so. Looking forward to a 3-1 series win!
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I used the 'imaginary friend' (Garmin Girl) option yesterday in the half marathon - it worked a treat, I'm impressed! And the good thing is I beat Garmin Girl to the finish line!
I must admit that the Trent Bridge ground is gorgeous, wish I was there (whatever the result).
Everything sounds as though it is going really well for the half now. Don't overdo it in your enthusiam in the next two weeks.
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