Staines to Richmond - the last of the long runs

It's all done (the long runs) before Brussels Marathon - 2 weeks to go.

For the 3rd time in 4 years, I've chosen to finish this journey on this route.
This time, with the Runkeeper GPS - measuring 19.66miles meandering through the Thames from Staines to Richmond.

Timing and milestones - some only to be traced through the good ole faithful spreadsheet and not electronically recorded!

2009 -15/3   3:58:49
2010 - 18/5  3:49:04
2011 - skipped route - ran to virginia water instead
2012 - 22/9 3:26:58

am I faster? I'm not so sure...but the only thing I know is that, I feel less tired than my other runs along this route. Only too familiar with the route now to halfway mark, only thing new being the Hampton Court - Richmond leg which as I approach Richmond, I know I'm almost there...but not quite.

Perhaps I had rested for a day, and only did a 4 miler earlier in the week? or that I had fuelled a bit better , with a bottle of 50% diluted lucozade in hand and topped up by my 'drinks station' at the 11 mile mark? Or it is the honey pastilles - I didnt even finish all of my gels (although I did use my elastic on my trail belt to display them externally). with minute-miles- this was not as hard work as farnham pilgrim half.but still, not happy with it being an ideal timing (compared to actual marathon minute-mileage)

with this range and effort - fingers crossed I should be able to pull through (only just) within my target time (or rather, a PB on the marathon course).

time to stop/slow down. reflect. lose weight. eat good food. get lots more sleep!

The taper begins.....(with a big Dim Sum lunch, and a 1:30am bedtime... but this will need to go away..)

The other thing to think about is the Palace to Palace Bike Ride the week after Brussels - and the pledge for sponsorship. My page is up and running - please click here  and give generously!