This weekend was a holiday weekend here in Ireland, and the weather was typical summer weather - It Rained! To say it rained all the time would be an exaggeration, it did let up for a short while on Saturday, enough for me to get a run in, and also on Monday, the weather was OK until mid afternoon.
The pictures were taken on the beach on Monday lunchtime, so we did see a little sun. I actually ran twice in the three days, on Saturday between the showers, and again on Monday morning. The runs were basically the same, with a little extra on Monday to add another half mile. We were staying on a caravan site on the beach in Carne, Wexford, in the south-east of the island. So my run was from the site, in land to Our Lady's Island, and back. A little over 2 miles each way, with extra bits added on to make a 4.5 mile run on Saturday, and 5 miles on Monday. Both runs were at sub 8 minute pace, and were surprisingly undulating, with a steady climb from the beach to the Island, nothing too strenuous, but two good work outs, and different to my normal Dublin centric running.
Now, one quarter of the way to Philly, and things are going steadily. I am pleased with the overall progress and will look for improvement in overall pace and stamina over the next phase.
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