Last Saturday saw my longest run coincide with the hottest day of the year so far (here's hoping). If you were in East Belfast you would probably have seen me trying to throw up at about 14.5 miles.
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I now have the big one to 'look forward' to this Saturday. 20 MILES! If I'm honest, I'm dreading it. Thankfully it will be a bit cooler this weekend according to Barra Best but you know what he's like sometimes. I'm hoping London will be freezing on April 23rd. Talking of big ones, a big shout out to Lucozade Sport for their 'Lucozade Sport - The Big One'. Oh, you beautiful thing!
This Saturday night we will be having a couple of relaxing drinks (not Lucozade Sport) with one of my best mates Neil who is celebrating his birthday. 20 miles could have worked up a serious thirst. You have been warned!
Staying hydrated is important on the long runs and also getting some fuel on board so it's back to the gels I think. Hoping to meet Vicki in the next few weeks who has some great tips for the London Marathon which she completed a couple of years back.
Sponsorship is standing at £1145 at the minute so looking for a big push towards the £2000 target. To help this, not only am I running the streets of London but I have again agreed to dress up in a big chicken outfit* for the family Easter Egg Hunt. Hoping to raise a few quid at it for the charity.
Also a problem with sweat getting into my eyes.
What do you think about bandannas**?
* I know what you are thinking. No way am I running the marathon in a chicken outfit
** seriously
