The photo doesn’t do it justice, so get ready for some cake porn… Sandwiches and freshly prepared scones were waiting to be inhaled enjoyed. Was already laid out for us, and the most gorgeous selection of cakes, We made our way to the Fairways Lounge to enjoy our Afternoon Tea, the table The tapered edge and the occasional turn of a magazine page from other guests. Tranquillity dimly lit and inviting, with only the sound of the water lapping I need to get back on my swimming this summer as I didn’t have time to work on it during this round of marathon training.
We’d got back to the Country Club, a few lanes in the pool and a dip in the I was surprised just how well my legs were moving actually, after the initial protest from first getting out of the car (it was a 45minute drive), the comedy penguin walk from last year was nowhere to be seen. Wandering the rolling country trails as they meandered through the forest andįields, making friends with horses and squirrels, and even spotting a roosting owl.Īfter last year’s epic DOMS I knew it was a good idea to keep moving after the marathon, and the walk definitely did me good,ĭespite the inevitable aches and tightness that lingered from my run. Opted instead to start the day with a walk around the beautiful grounds,
Steered clear as I don’t think my legs would’ve forgiven me if I’d have tried to do a workout. Needless to say, as well equipped and impressive as the fitness suite was (and it really was, there was proper gym porn in there guys, kettlebells, barbells and EVERYTHING), I Only one black toenail this year, and no pins & needles during the race. I slid my bruised, sorry-looking marathon feet into mine with pride. Of the Country Club facilities and given our complimentary robes and slippers. The moment we arrived we were welcomed and treated like royalty, given a tour Legendary Afternoon Tea, it seemed only right that the post-marathon recoveryĭay be done in style with a spa day AND cake.īecause that’s why we run, right? For cake? 🙂 Having daydreamed for many months about visiting the hotel for its Indulgence, I relished the time to relax, recuperate and reflect on myĪll the enticing spa packages on the menu, the Afternoon Tea Spa Day stood out Up the day after with surprisingly still mobile (ish) legs and heading to Ashdown Park for a much-anticipated day of Worked hard for months and wanted that PB. Tough hills sessions around Brighton’s beastiest inclines in the batteringĪs I’ve mentioned, the whole of Brighton came out to play for marathon day and I bounced round theĬourse lapping it up, enjoying my big moment, (all 4:55:56 of it) never Seems I wasn’t the only marathoner with the same idea that day – there were aįew other runners taking advantage of the facilities – we were a conspicuous breed Įasily identified by our aching shuffles and collective post-run groans.įor all of us, race day came after six months of hard training – from the relentless 6am SundayĪlarms for the long run, pre-work intervals and gym sessions, to all of those Nestled in the midst of beautiful Ashdown Forest, the hotel is one of most sought after spa hotels in Sussex and I was more than a little excited to get there now that I didn’t have to concentrate on the marathon. Whilst it was a great day, there was a distinct ‘leisure centre’ feel about the place and we didn’t feel comfortable sauntering around in our robes. I’ve only ever had a spa day once before, and that was a Groupon deal for Bannatynes in Hastings for my birthday a few years ago. Marathon this month or the epic spa day of pampering and indulgence afterwards Not sure what I enjoyed the most – running strong to PB glory at Brighton
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