So two hard weeks but not, unfortunately, in terms of long runs. However, the good weather this weekend finally saw me make one of my longest weekend runs yet. Out early and over the Humber Bridge this time venturing along the beginning of the 100 miles Viking Way footpath that apparently goes all the way to Oakham; not sure I shall be going that far!
Next weekend comes the biggest test before the race itself: a 20 miles race in Hull. I did it the last time I ran the London marathon so this will tell me if my preparation is better. I know it will mean at least three hours of running and the last part is the worst.
These last two weeks have really shown how difficult it is to fit serious running into my lifestyle. The previous week was a long one in Brussels compounded by a trip to Slovenia over Thursday and Friday to join their Minister for Justice in a really excellent meeting with local judges about a report I authored last year in the Parliament. Then back for my national party conference, which was at least in Harrogate Yorkshire in the heart of the constituency I represent. Perhaps the highlight being supper with all my staff in Betty’s tea room - where else. Then I was immediately off to Strasbourg on the early Monday flight. Anyway I managed a quick scamper round the village first thing on Friday morning - thank goodness for the lighter mornings - before a round of meetings in Leeds.
So it goes on, but only just over a month now so these final weeks will be critical.
Diana Wallis
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