Woodstock 12 on Sat 15th Sept

Woodstock 12 today - Saturday 15th Sept. It was 3 laps of undulating private roads within the picturesque grounds of Blenheim Palace. There is one main hill at 2, 6 & 10 miles. Preparation included LS drinks and gels and wearing my LS running outfit. I looked the part at least! I felt heavy legged at about 6 miles but came through with a final time of 1.59. I was determined to beat the 2hr mark and since getting home I have checked on my time from the same run last year. I'm 13 minutes faster! So the saying 'no pain no gain' really did apply today! My family were watching today - they don't ever come to the shorter runs - but it was great seeing them 3 times en route and then at the finish. My two little girls shouting 'Run Daddy run'!Only two weeks to go until the GNR - I really hope I can do a better time than last year. A couple more runs this week and I'll slot in another long one next weekend.