Training - Day 69

I know that I am not the first to come to this conclusion and I won't be the last but I feel it's important to say - I'm an idiot. I could end today's entry right there and most would be perfectly satisfied but I should put some unnecessary meat on the bone. Leading up to the marathon, the remaining Saturdays are split between long runs (20 miles +) and short runs (10 miles or so - I know I know not that short). The reason for this is so that your legs and lungs get used to running long distances and are " rested" every other week to prepare yourself for the long run. What you are meant to do is run all of the runs at a similar pace to conserve your strength and prevent injuries. What you are NOT meant to do, is run the shorter runs 25 seconds per mile quicker than you need to, cos "it's only 10 miles". Guess what I chose to do?  So punishment was required  and so it was another cold bath in my pants and t-shirt. Funnily enough - these baths are not getting any more pleasant and for Joss to join me (in the bathroom, not the bath) and laugh throughout really was the icing on the cake. Still, I guess I brought it on myself