Spent a very soggy morning pounding the streets of Inverness following the route of the half marathon, which takes place on March 13.
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The 12.8 mile run (we skipped the last little bit into the stadium and round the track) was the furthest I had run in… I can’t remember how long. Anyway, it was hard work on the legs, especially the last couple of miles.<\/p>\n
Now I know I can get around the route I can concentrate on increasing my speed before race day.<\/p>\n
Today it took me 1hr 53mins to do the circuit, which works out at just under 9-minute miles. Anything under 1.45 I’d be happy with on the day, and maybe some drier weather! <\/p>\n
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