The weather was for rain, and I decided if it was really raining I would call it off, but drizzling was fine. In the end it was not raining at all.
I set off, and noted after a mile that my pace was slower than usual because I had not let myself recover properly from previous runs, but thought: fine, this can be treated as an "easy" run, which I rarely do as I am too ambitious and push for new targets constantly.
However, after about mile 3 I took a wrong turn (I think I mixed up my Penllyn's and ny Pen-y-lan's !!)
I had a fair idea of direction from the sun that was unfortunately beating down, and I kept asking people tending to their gardens if I was still heading the right way to come out on the A48 (yes I was, though the affirmatives were often accompanied by curious looks!)
Many twists and turns later, many hills later, and a whole bottle of water later I came out on the A48 about half a mile further away from where I had expected. I rejoined my planned route, and stopped off in the Crossways inn for a top-up of water (Thank you barman!!).
The conversation went:
Me: Do you think I could trouble you for a top up of tap water. I got lost and ran further than I planned.
Barman: Sure no problem.
Me: I should have been home 2 miles ago.
Barman: Have you got a mobile to ring for a lift?
Me: Oh its okay, its only 2 more miles, and it is a matter of pride now!
(I'm a stubborn so-n-so!!)
I ran my furthest distance yet - 10miles - and averaged 11minute miling, which, for the conditions, I am very pleased about.
Here is my route - red is actual, blue is intended!!
Actual route: Cowbridge--Aberthin--Newton--Pen-y-lan--Llansannor--City--CraigPenllyn--Penllyn--PentreMeyrick--A48--Llanbleddian(via St-Brynach/Llanfrynach church)--Cowbridge......oops!
But it did turn out to be a "distance-endurance" run, not "easy"...!!
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