So, in my preparation for the Great North Run, I had my second long run today (in the rain - in case you hadn't realised from the title). Since the first one a week ago, I have done a couple of shorter runs - 2.5 miles in the gym on Tuesday morning, and 3 miles on the road on Thursday morning before work (having woken up at a ridiculous time). This morning's run clocked in at 7 miles, so in terms of increasing distance, I think I'm going the right way. Doing it in a decent time is another matter.......
Once again, more positives and negatives from the run this morning. On the plus side, the stops were minimal again - I seem to be able to run for longer now - the downside being that I tend to get overtaken by geriatric pensioners with zimmerframes. It was hard to grasp if it was any easier this time round, as I got a little bit lost and ended deviating my route before finding my way.
One thing I have noticed is that I need to change my route - I was about 5 miles into the run when I ran past a Subway - needless to say that those are the sorts of distractions that I don't need.....!!!
Luckily this morning, the knee did not give way - it was mildly painful all the way around, but did not cause me to stop like last time. Hopefully this is a sign that it's getting better, and won't cause me to keel over half way around the course on the big day in 7 weeks.
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