Phew! That was my biggest effort yet. My training plan has three of these 30k-ers, so that’s number one done! It was a strange feeling going past the half marathon point and realising that was now the two thirds point and not near the end.

We’re staying in London while Emily does some university work, so I took advantage of that and ran around the Royal Parks. The pedestrians were definitely out in force today, but no bumps or anything to report. Well, except I did get a bit grumpy when one of those massive bubbles that they blow on the south bank burst all over my face! Ha!

I was slightly faster than the plan. I was aiming for 6.12, but it said to try for the last third being faster than the first two. I tried that but there were too many people around to get into a rhythm. I think I managed to be slightly faster in the finish though.

I’m feeling really pleased that this worked out, my knee continues to be okay, and I’m writing this from Wagamama where I’m now devouring ramen and squid to celebrate.

Got to celebrate every little win along the way, right?!