March 2012

[Bierzo Baggie]

Only managed the solitary run last week. Nipped out this evening for an interval session around the Khalid Lagoon, taking in the spectacular Al Noor mosque and skirting Al Jazeera pleasure park. Sure beats the Basingstoke canal - although before long, no doubt, I'd be pining for its damp, leafy delights. The weather is surprisingly temperate; dehydration wasn't a particular problem. Will try and fit in two laps later in the week for my tempo session, then back to Blighty and a step-back long run at the weekend, before the big week, the final 20 miler and then taper time.

Route map

Blimey, from Alaska (well, not quite) to Arabia, that must be one of the biggest contrasts in RC history, don't forget to tell us about the second run...and any chance of a photo?

Not long to go now, marathons always made me nervous...