First long run, since the ultra, coaxed an old friend out - who's running Berlin in September. Soft Alan - or more commonly Le soft, carrying a keg at the moment but hopes to shift rapidly. Round their place last night for pizza and bevvies + photo viewing of SA (third showing today, with the folks and my sister, so time consuming). His other half Suzie was meant to join us, also running Berlin but opted for a duvet day.
Trying to convince him that he should join me in a few lovely Sussex downland races, on today's showing he could manage the 3 forts half, its just a matter of instilling some confidence and getting out and doing the regular Weekend long one.
Today's route out to Saddlescombe and back via Devil's Dyke - what fantastic weather to come back to - a little over 90 mins at a leisurely pace. Felt bouncy and fit, bodes well for my madcap scheme of doing the 3 forts marathon.
Bumped into Remy, Gill and Jane - all Sunday Marina regulars - after watching a couple of hours of the FLM, in my local hostelry, the Crown and Anchor - great cheap food and the obligatory - Extra cold Guiness. They are all doing 3 forts, so it looks like i'll be in good company.
Off to the FLM piss-up tonight, will adorn Two oceans Tshirt & medal. Share and bask in combined Marathon glories.
Cheeky 10
