I get up a 6:30. I head down to Shortland's Park (As I shall call it) And I run laps. I've done this previously. It's good because it is flat. It also forces you to run a steady pace (no hills)
At the start it is dark. After 45 minutes I am struggling. I do various things to distract my self. I switch direction, I stop for a drink, have a banana, have some sweets. Each time I get back onto pace.
Unnoticeable to me, the sun comes up and it is light. I'm surprised as I feel like I am slowing as tiredness kicks in but I'm not. I run a steady 9.5 minute mile pace. This is good as it is faster than my previous marathon's long runs but I can't imagine stepping up the pace but come marathon day I will.
Eventualy I realise that there are only a couple of miles to go. I bang them out and head home for coffee and two bacon sandwiches.
27.4km (17.1 miles) 2:40:42 (5:51/km 9:25/mile)
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