This weekend marks the zenith of my training before the Herts Stroller in 2 weeks. At 53 miles, this event is my longest by some way (my previous longest being the 31-mile Dorset Doddle which I did in 2002).
Today I did an 18-miler taking in Kimbridge, Braishfield, Slackstead, Ampfield, Romsey then home. The going was warm, with plenty of stinging nettles, brambles and still some boggy patches underfoot. I was wearing my road shoes which was probably the right choice but I was flailing like mad in Squabb Wood. I was drained at the end, and feeling a little bit apprehensive about the 20 miles I'm planning to do tomorrow. This will mean 64 miles running and 30 miles on the bike this week, which is really pleasing. I'm feeling well, and looking forward to the tapering phase before the Stroller (on 11 August)... i.e. sitting around more and stuffing myself with food.
I'll report on tomorrow's adventure...
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