We all independently did about 22 miles though which was to schedule.
However, while the others did their runs round the outskirts of Guildford, I played mindgames along the Guildford and Horsham railway (disused) from Guildford to Cranleigh (about 8 miles) plus another 3 miles past the village to get the out and back total.
I say mindgames because as usual, that sort of run is more telling your mind you can manage something rather than being physically unable to do it, for 2 reasons - firstly, however far you run out, you have to run back, and secondly it is the first time in over 3 years that I've run 22 miles, and longer than that since I've completed that distance on my own.
Up to 33km (20 miles) I was just about okay, but then the tireness set in - and then shortly after I hit the uneven ground of the canal on the way back, so the last 2-3 km was tough :-(
Still only 5 weeks to go and I know I can do 22 miles, so with rest (tapering training), proper food and hydration (rather than 500ml over 3 hours!) and the whole race environment, I am confident to be able to complete Amsterdam in a PB time.... Famous last words :-)
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