I've been a bit quiet recently…. lots on over Christmas and New Year and many of you who are on my Facebook will know, far too much time in the Onslow Arms. But everyone needs some respite.
Nick would have been 42 today, so I thought it would be a good birthday present to break the 10k barrier and kick start the final prep. 6k has been my wall for quite a while now and as it's only 5 weeks to go until needing to do 21k in one stint it's time to ramp things up a bit.
Hazards are many - rather deep puddles, mud and leaves, dog poo and this morning a selection of rodent entrails…. the delights of the Surrey pavements. It's too wet to run along the towpath, much of which is a foot under water at least for most of the time.
Today saw the second outing of the dayglo yellow running top, this time accompanied by the bright pink fleece ski snood, worn as a turban - I like to be vibrant. Gloves are now a must too.
10.3k was achieved - not a particularly impressive time but steady and consistent, and to be improved upon. the run, power walk, run strategy seems to be working well. Perhaps on Saturday I might try running to the Onslow….. with the return leg fuelled by Malbec?
Thanks to everyone who has sponsored me so far, and for those who haven't, this is all for a great cause - in memory of my boys with all money going to the White Lodge Centre in Chertsey.
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