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My longest run yet!

September 7, 2008 (Afternoon)

Exercise Type: Run

Weather: Cool, a little drizzle

Comments:
Yay! My longest run ever. I just ran and ran and ran. I think I must've managed about 11miles at least but who knows? I ran along the river from Battersea park, then got lost along the residential roads, and then headed back to the park and did an extra lap. I had in my head 1h30m but just kept running when I hit 1h30m and then wanted to do 1hr40 and then 1hr45 and then just carried onto 2hrs. The last half hour or so was hard but i think it helped that other runners were around me. I also find it helps if I set a target in my head, whether that be miles or time. Weather was lovely although I still sweated loads!

I did find though that towards the end, my left knee started to hurt a little. I also find that my right shoulder really ached throughout the last hour or so. I think I may need to go for a massage and sort that out. I think hurt more than my left knee!

Am very proud that I managed 2hours though I am still very very slow. And it did make me think - how on earth am i going to make it a full marathon?!!

Also, just one more thing, I didnt eat anything before my run except a cup of tea and two slices of toast with honey. It was enough.