Today my marathon plan stated I was to do a LSR of around 13 miles keeping at a steady pace of between 9:20 to 9:40 minute miles.
With being on holiday I have neglected my long runs recently and haven't done more than 9 miles since the beginning of July!
I was feeling slightly anxious about the distance so decided just to run at a comfortable pace rather than getting too hung up on keeping to a certain pace!
Off I set with my energy drinks and gels and a route in mind.
Unfortunately, it was a very hilly route and it was also a very warm and humid morning so it felt like hard work right from the beginning!
I had to really dig deep to keep going! My legs felt sluggish and heavy and I really struggled. My pace got slower and slower and I started to feel despondent.
I was relieved when my house came into view! It was nearly over!
As I approached my house there was a crack of thunder and a flash of lightening and just as I opened my front door the heavens opened and a torrential storm followed!
I was so lucky to have beat the storm - literally by seconds!
I had run 12.91 miles at a average 9:54 minute mile pace! Much slower than the prescribed pace but at least I had survived! Half way through I had my doubts that I would live to tell the tale!
I was so exhausted that I had to have a sit down shower! I didn't even have enough energy to remain upright!
I am beginning to feel slightly stressed about upping my miles!
It's going hurt!
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