The Beachy Head Marathon is looming. I need to get some longer runs in. Returning from holiday today, I decide to try and fit a late long run in. I head for Biggin Hill.
The first third of the run is good. It is a long slog uphill to Biggin Hill. I used to ride this route a lot by bike and could do the return leg twice as fast. I have my light with me I run along the main road where there is street lighting.
As I get to Leaves Green I start to feel it more. The pace slows. Still the downhill return leg should be easier. But it isn't. I have to really push myself. In some ways it is the aches and pains of the body that is worse than the effort. I keep going as I don't really have a choice.
The run up Pickhurst Lane is particularly unpleasant. Eventually home is in sight and I relax.
The time should really be a negative split but I am 2 minutes slower on the return leg.
This has brought it home to me that I need to get some long miles in before Beachy Head. Let's hope the Achilles is fine tomorrow.
22.5km 2:32:05.
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