So here we are on Friday 16th October 2009, with 27 weeks and 2 days to go, and 8.79 miles under my belt, and a few more yet to clock up.
Wednesday saw me on an evening run, having put the kids to bed. Just over 2.5 miles in the pitch dark, running on roads with no torch but a Hi Vis vest to alert cars as I overtook them. Slightly concerning, especially when night noises surprised you from behind, beside and ahead. Made me run even faster! Not sure what the nightime strategy is going to be bearing in mind that the winter is drawing in. I suspect that heading into town where the streets are lit might be a plan, but it doesn't make for the most pleasant of views or environment.
Today saw a great disaster....just over 3 miles at a minute a mile faster than the last 2 runs, and a mile time of 9.14. This was great in that I am getting towards a sub 4 hour time, but I am trying to control my running and keep the pace slow so that I can do the other 23 miles. Early days yet, and trying to remember that 3 runs doesn't quite put me into the Paula Radcliffe bracket has to be a priority. Largely cross country tonight, which was pretty uncomfortable and hardly representative of the streets of London, but it was different to running on the roads, and there were more people to impress, puffing my chest out, picking up my knees and smiling as I passed dog walkers and strollers, obviously impressed and honoured to witness this year's running revelation demonstrating such fine form so early in his training regime.
I am going to try and follow a Nike training programme, but rather horrified to see that it expects 2 miles from me tomorrow, and then 4 on Sunday!
Will let you know.
I hope you are all enjoying your Friday evening.
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