I need to get some long runs in if I am to do this marathon. But my life is hectic. I was out last night and probably had 9 pints and a curry. Tomorrow is going to be rainy and I never very good in the morning. I had a few pints after work. I think about abandoning the marathon. Then from somewhere I find the motivation.
A couple of running podcasts and I set out just before 9 O'clock pm. It's hot and humid and dark. I crawl up towards the top of Westerham Hill. To be honest I am done before the start of Biggin Hill airport but I keep on going, pushing myself. I stop and get a drink and some wine gums from the petrol station. I save half the drink for the route back when the petrol station will be closed. I hide the bottle.
Towards the top of Westerham Hill it is dark with no street lighting in places. Cars put their headlights on beam and dazzle me. Eventually I reach the high point, turn round and head back. Even though it is mainly downhill from here it is going to be a struggle. There's not an easy quit option though. I deliberately left my oyster card behind. I have money but the bus will be hassle. So I keep plodding.
Eventually I am home and it is almost half-past midnight. I have a few drinks, shower and bed.
When I did this route as my final long training run for the London Marathon, I went a little bit further. I did this half an hour quicker. I guess it was not as hot, I was better trained and probably not slightly hungover. I did enough tonight to prove that I'll get round the marathon.
19 miles 3:27:28
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