I ran nineteen miles today, and it was hard work
But more interesting things happened in the marathoning word today: Haile Gebrselaisse broke the world record in Berlin; not only that but running chums Claire Brooks and Lou Lawrence recorded times of 4:18:09 and 4:28:09 respectively.
For myself, I ran out to Alfriston, down to the Cuckmere, where I found one side underwater. It was one of the highest tides of the year, 7.1 ft. Out to Exceat and up to the first Sister, from the top of which I saw that it would be impossible to cross at the mouth of the Cuckmere, so went back inland and up Seaford Head by the path the Seaford half-marathon takes, being passed by Sussex Language Institute colleague James (he in a car) and back along the front.
I saw signs for the Seaford marathon. I wonder how it went?
Time: 3:34:09
Distance: 19.29
Pace: 11.06 (best 08.06)
Total ascent: 2161 ft
Total mileage this week: 37.61
Four weeks till the Beachy Head Marathon
