This morning was cold and icy but I knew I had to meet up at 9am with a group of ultra runners that will help me get my mileage up. Last night I had my 3rd night out in a row but managed 7.5 hours sleep and hadn't had anything to drink so I wonka up refreshed. Took my daughter to horse riding at 8, did a short yoga warm up, stuffed down some porridge and headed out to meet my pals.
15 of us headed out and it started with a nice easy pace - I knew that wouldn't last. Some stayed for 10 miles, others for 13 miles but 3 of us kept on for 17 miles. The pace picked up for a few miles towards the end and my lack of mileage showed. It also struck me that in 100 days time I will be running 3 times that distance! But all the way round I was quizzing my experienced friends, picking up tips on how to handle the feed stations and what to wear to carry my gels and drinks. Preparation is so important.
I'm now recovering on the couch having stuffed my face with food And am watching the football. Tomorrow is a day off training although I think I'll need a yoga session to get my limbs moving more freely. It's been a good weekend in my training plan but it also reminds me how much more I need to do.
Sunday, 12 January 2014
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