I decided to do a big run this weekend and as the weather was good I went for it today. I set off at nine am and expected to be about 2 1/2 hours. Three and a half hours later...

I chose as many hills as I could fit in from the house and the total was 14.92 miles and 2,961 ft climbed. Time was 3hrs 31min ands I was absolutely banjaxed by the finish with cramp beginning in various parts. Felt a bit better after a good stretch and a lot of water. Good to do it as I realise I will need to work more on the distance and climbing if I'm to avoid the cramp I suffered from in last year's race. I did keep going though...

A short recovery run tomorrow and I look forward to another monster next weekend!