Running Clique

[Duffers]

I did a 20miler on Sunday and will get up to 22 in a couple weeks before tapering. I run with a club so am able to learn and train from some more experienced marathon runners so it’s going well. I ran the Hampton Court half last week in 1hr 38 so I hope to be under 4 hours for Manchester.

Think this was the worst part for me, training up to 20-21 miles. Would often get up early on a Saturday morning, eat my porridge (I fucking hate the stuff!) then run 20 or so miles and be back for lunch. Was absolutely fugged for the rest of the day and could barely move off the sofa, much to Lady D's annoyance.

What I did used to enjoy though was running home after work, would start at Westminster tube and run all the way along the Thames back to Charlton. Was about 13-14 miles and a brilliant run.

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Still, if you've got the option of a nice trot along the Thames I don't blame you.

Great thing Central London is the number of bridges over the river so you can tailor your distance depending on mood. I usually do loop from Tower Bridge to either Southwark or Westminster depending on mood.

Dodging tourists is a pain in the arse though!