I ran fifteen miles, the longest run of the training so far, in the last of the good weather for a while. Though sunny, in the latter stages I felt the cold wind and my hands were frozen by the end. My toes hurt too, but I see the doctor on Tuesday. I shall show him these, taken as soon as I could peel my socks from my feet.
I ran along Seaford front, then up the ridge to the west of Bishopstone to Beddingham Hill, then to Firle Beacon and back to Seaford. The paths were dry and hard; a lark sang; turning a corner I came upon a tree in blossom with an unusually rich scent for the time of year. Although this route feels very hilly, I see it includes 1665 feet of ascents, only a little more than Hastings, which was 1593 feet.
Time:2:42:51
Distance: 15.05
Pace: 10:49
Five weeks till the London marathon.
