Deal Half got cancelled - 15 miles instead

This morning I set off with Ian to Deal to do the Half Marathon. Just before I left I went on fb and it was reported that it was snowing in the Dover/Thanet area so I thought great as we were heading in that direction.  Just before we arrived it started to snow and by the time we reached the carpark it was heavy snow which was laying!!  We went inside to find out what was going on and they said it was still going ahead and will decide a bit later. We went back to the car to keep warm.  By this point the carpark and cars were covered in snow.  A little while later they decided to call it off as it was too dangerous.  Especially when there are still icy patches which are now covered in snow which you wouldn't be able to see.  So we headed back to Folkestone and decided to run 15 miles instead.

Stephen also joined us but he ended up pulling out after two miles as it was icy in places.  So me and Ian carried on and the paths were getting better with Cheriton High Street being completely cleared.  We ran in the road down Horn Street.  Again Seabrook Road was cleared and Hythe High Street. We then went along the canal past the Light Railway which was covered in snow but it was ok.  We turned back and we ran along the seafront which was previously clear was now covered in snow.  There must of been a fishing competition as there were so many fishermen out in their tents! As we turned back and went past the lifts we saw Julie and gave a wave.

The first few miles were slow due to the snow and ice but once we got to Cheriton High Street we picked up speed and for the rest of the way we were fairly quick considering the conditions.  I was glad we were able to run that far today.

Splits 9:49, 10:11, 10:08, 9:59, 9:02, 9:20, 9:38, 9:38, 9:20, 9:15, 9:15, 9:14, 9:33, 9:29, 11:04
Time 2.24.53

Distance covered this week 41.22

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