Total distance c 15 miles. That said, I am not sure (need brother in laws GPS running thing he got for Christmas?) as I am still amazed that sig at Perranporth says 4 miles to St Agnes - it definitely seems a lot more to me..
Felt ok for most of the run and along stretch past Engine Houses at Wheal Coates was actually planning a series of 19 mile runs in the lead up to marathons (Cornish and 3 peaks) I have planned for April.
However, with 2.5 miles to I 'bonked'; which is a technical term (see article from Runners World) for a when you just completely run out of energy. Suddenly, I started to slouch, my shoulder starting hurting, right toes felt as though they were rubbing, as did shorts and all enthusiasm vanished. Fortunately, I had some (out of date?) energy gel in my fleece and once this had been 'downed' I was able to 'sprint' home.
On reflection lose of energy was more gradual - starting at foot of hill out of St Agnes, where I became preoccupied with mud/ dog crap on shoes and kept glancing at hedgerows for a twig to scrape it off. Lesson to be learned/ remembered:
- take energy on board more regularly on long runs (note: I have stopped taking isotonic drink with me on shorter runs but may take next long run)
- have a more 'hearty' breakfast
- buy new shorts
- must look for runs that involve even less road if I am not to wear down tread on my Walsh's (*)
* = Shoes were fantastic.
Nineteen milers now pencilled in for 22/3, 8/3 and 22/2. Will contact Anthony about a run with him weekend after next.
(Have cleaned dog poo off my shoes... Even cleaned my bikes today (they were just dirty anyway - not related to dog poo on shoes).
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