Morning Run: Stretching it out

steevc just finished a 18.26km run, that lasted for 110 minutes.
This run helped steevc burn 1185.0 calories.

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The weather has turned nice again, for now, and I felt I needed a long run. Not running yesterday ought to mean I have a little more energy today. Before I got up I pondered which route to do and decided on heading over to Letchworth.

It was quite mild out there, so t-shirt and shorts were fine. I did my usual start by running up the hill to Fairfield and then out the other side to the road that goes up and down a bit. I cut across to the path by Standalone farm. That and other places were a little muddy, so I had to watch my footing as these shoes have no tread left.

The sign by the farm entrance reminded me that I needed to enter the half marathon that starts there, so I just did that before writing up my run. That will be in three weeks, so I have time for another couple of long runs.

Then it another undulating road that features at the start of the Standalone 10k. This run had a fair bit of climbing, but the downhills help a bit. I took the 10k diversion around Cashio Lane. I saw a new footpath has been added where that comes out on the main road. It has been a little while since I did this route and I saw a few changes on the roads and where people are doing some home improvements.

I took the path through Radwell Meadows that was also a little muddy, but I had no slips. Then it was back through Stotfold to get home, but I took the long way around to come across the fields.

There were a lot of runners out there, with a majority of ladies. I expect others are preparing for races too and the nice weather helps. I always try to keep running through the winter so I can keep progressing.

My better half ran too as part of her couch to 5k plan, but not so far. It may be a while before she wants to come on long runs with me.

Have a great week and run free!

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About the Athlete: Older guy trying to keep fit, but still hope to go quicker.

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