I survived my longest run to date: 14.5 miles of creaky, lopsided pain. I was hoping to get to 15 miles, but I actually thought both my knees might drop off if I carried on. It was dark by the time I finished, and I had a red salty square on my forehead from running by headlamp. I actually enjoyed the first 10 miles, but after that the miles seem to stretch on exponentially, with every step a real challenge. I was going so slowly that it took me almost 3 hours; I don't think Queen Paula is going to be shaking in her slightly urine stained trainers yet.
It was lovely being on the prarie above town. The sun was setting deep red over the hazy Snowies and flocks of birds kept darting out of the grass singing. Shame about the diggers and no trespassing signs. I hope the development holds off long enough for me to complete my training, somehow several hours of running up and down the streets of Laramie doesn't have the same appeal.
I could barely walk when I finished, and my breath was freezing in the air. I feel ok today, but I need to keep an eye on my knees, if that makes sense. I noticed something disturbing about my anotomy.. I think my lopsided running gait is making my breasts wonky. They don't warn you about THAT on runners world! They also don't warn you that putting too much crap in your pouch can cause energy gel sachets to explode and cover everything in peach flavoured jiszm (sorry parents). Nice.
Anyhoo, some of you will have had an email asking for sponsorship. Andy and I discussed asking for money 'for the crazies', but decided it was probably in bad taste :).
Anyone who feels like sponsoring me please go to
www.justgiving.com/chrislikesbiscuits
God, I'm really not sure I can run a marathon; the fatigue and constant cold is pretty bad right now... but I'll give it a bloody good go!!!
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