Really strong winds and squally showers have battered ths country over the last 24 hours.
Nevertheless, I set off for my long run at 7.15am this morning. After a hard week (5 runs and 1 cycle in the previous 6 days), I decided to lower my speed and aim to do the run based on time, aiming for 2.5 hours, which would be my longest run.
I headed off on the normal route down to Bolton Abbey and on through Strid Wood to Barden Bridge.
There was a lot of branches on the Nesfield Road - I stopped a few times on the way out to move the largest ones as I know this is a popular cycling route. But I think most cyclists where still in bed this morning, wisely staying out of the wind.
I came back from Barden via the road, continuing on through Ilkley to the suspension bridge to make sure I exceeded 2hr30.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/15137108 - Garmin details
In the end clocked 19.65 miles in 2:35. Ave pace 7:54 (normally 7:30) and ave HR 155 bpm (lower than normal). Very pleased with the effort, so going to celebrate with a glass of wine or 3 tonight!
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