I was aiming for round about the 22 mark, which just seems ridiculous from a couple of moths ago.
To be able to run with just a t-shirt and vest with no long shorts, it's almost like being naked, great!
So the route: I got the tube to Hammersmith, made my way down to Hyde Pk, down past Buck House weaving past the tourists, through the parks, Whitehall, Westminster and on to Embankment, all the way along the Thames path past Tower Bridge then the Tower. Eventually made it to Limehouse then back towards Victoria Pk, along the canal to Islington, Holloway Rd then a real teaser, Highgate Hill; maybe not the best way to finish!!
It was a bloody long way, but I did feel better than doing the 17 the other day, surprisingly.
There were spells where I felt comfortable, not too many, the first 4 - 5 miles are always taxing I don't know why?
I always run on my own which is obviously very solitary, it's nice to smile at other runners, (not everyone, in a mad staring fashion, you get arrested for that!) you get a little lift and sometimes a nod of acknowledgement, this definitely helps.
I'm really trying to concentrate on my technique attempting to reserve energy and be efficient, all the advice from Andy keeps going through my head. This has been an incredible adventure so far.
I took on lots of water and had 5 gels.
Overall, I'm pleased to have been able to cover the distance in about 3 & 3/4 hours, madness!!!
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