As I began to run this morning, it was dark. Actually it has been dark throughout this week in London. I don't think I have seen the sun since Saturday. Not that I am complaining; the weather has been very accommodating for us runners. I am so glad that there was hardly any day with scorching sunlight and searing heat this summer. And yes I used the past tense; sorry folks but the summer is over - at least in England.
I was talking to one of my colleagues the other day, and he told me he was contemplating running a marathon, or I think it was even an ultra marathon (that is, longer than 26.2 miles) across the Sahara desert. Now I am sure many people think I am nuts to run 26 miles for (essentially) my pleasure, but even I have never dreamt of running in the desert, especially in Africa. Running in such a hot climate is a completely different beast from "ordinary" marathons. So I checked, out of curiosity, if there is any marathon in a hot place. Lo and behold thy are everywhere! There is a Singapore Marathon, which is almost under the equator and if I remember correctly the temperature is over 30 throughout the year. Last year almost 10,000 runners defied the heat and took up the challenge - I tip my hat! It starts at 5:30, so they did choose the coolest time of the day but such an early start must pose another difficulty. Then there is a Dubai marathon. Honestly, how can you train for the marathon when you live in a place where the temperature goes above 40? I think I will stick to the marathons in a cold (and wet) climate!
Today: 13 miles
Weekly mileage: 31 miles
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