20M 'just to enjoy'

20M - long run at 6.30min/M

This was my first 20 miler since the marathon and I ran it without really looking at my watch, just to enjoy it (as Ron suggested). It was great. Early enough (7.30) that it wasn't too hot.

I started off slow to let my legs warm up. After 2 or so miles I upped the pace a bit to a gentle cruise and probably sped up again for the 2nd half - my legs were feeling better and better. The only problem was at 12ish miles when some idiot on a bike came speeding round a blind corner. He made no effort to avoid me and caused me to jump towards the canal, leaving me with one leg covered in nettle stings and nearly in the canal and the other leg grazed at the knee.

I felt great by the end. Long ones are definitely my favourite proper sessions.

My thigh is good, though I think it is the bit that takes the longest to warm up still.