.....yeah but it felt like 1000!!!!!

Dave, myself and Una met up @ 9am to go out for our first 10 miler in AGES!!! I don't think I've done 10 miles since we did the Great North. Yeah, that long ago!!
We started off at the Northern, off up to Chorlton, round Sale, and then back through the Ee's. After the Ee's was a trot back up Barlow Moor Road and back to the club. Phew.
I quite enjoyed myself, despite having the legendary 2 mile legs lol. Took my camelbak with me for the benefit of myself and Dave, and also to get used to it for Wilmslow. I've decided that getting myself used to drinking just a little bit more on a half might stop me from feeling so sore and getting cramp towards the end. You never know, it might work. It's quite handy for taking gels as well, never seems to be enough water en route for taking gels.

So anyway, back to the run, it seemed quiet around Chorlton and Sale until it dawned on us that it was Blackpool half marathon day. Brilliant. By the time we'd got round Sale though, all the dog walkers were out in force. We even saw that woman that fell on Jacksons Boat Bridge last week hahahahaha. Some of the ground was pretty muddy, but my trainers are wrecked already so it didn't matter too much. Just tried to not think about the distance going round, but the last mile was tiring, although compared to last year, not quite as bad. Had 2 gels going round, and a bit more water than usual. Don't think i really felt a benefit from the 2nd one, so not sure if I'll bother with it or not on the day. I'll be testing that out on our next long run.

We've got 11 miles planned for next week. Scary huh? Bring it on!!!!!!

Boredom, and sore legs.

You know that feeling you used to get when you were a kid and you were growing? Yeah, growing pains, that's them. I think i must be growing. My legs were killing me last night. We went out and did a 4 mile run with the club, and the first 2 miles were a bit icky, but by the time I'd got through the 4, I felt like I could run even more.Was nice to have a run with Dave, as usual and was able to have a good moan about everything. Not sure how the legs got so sore on a 4 miler though. Must've been tired.

So anyway, another few days closer to Wilmslow. Think I'll be resting until the Sunday big 'un. We've got 10 miles planned. I'm sure it'll be great fun.......

Watch this space. (Not literally of course, you'd get very very bored)

Rodders x