Stability Through Motion

The first 20 miler of the year, and the first since September last year.

Route map below, although we ran the route in the other direction to these markers, from Ewelme to Sutton Courtenay. The first half of the route was fine - tree lined hills, and of course it was cooler nearer 9am. By 11am along the treeless riverside, things were getting seriously tough and monotonous. But, felt much better than last week wierdly, and no serious ill effects the day after. This gives me a bit more confidence for October, though I still don’t sleep too well the night before a long run like this, I still get quite nervous.

Today - an easy-paced 45 minute run from Ditchling Beacon on the South Downs Way - out and back - with Bob. A fantastic start to a sunny day out in Brighton, overtaking the mountain bikers as they struggled through the clarty clay. I’m heading for the hills whenever I can now, gearing up to the Snowdonia ascents.