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I've been keeping my weekend runs to the tow path but got a bit bored of just doing an out-and-back so last weekend plotted loops that took me through quiet roads and footpaths but returned to the canal for the final leg home. It's nice to have the easy part at the end of the run and unfamiliar territory and route finding keeps me from switching off until most of the run is done. I also liked the canal for speed work as there are no hills so it's easier to keep a more constant effort.
Got up to 11.5 miles on Sunday which rounded off my first week of over 30 miles. Kept a fairly steady pace throughout but did walk a couple of times towards the end to work out some niggles.
Arducius
Ouch. I'm up to ~26km at the moment. Longest and furthest I've run for - Had to resort to a few run/walk's nearer the end...
Do you go for flattish routes? I've got a 7mi beach promenade with amazing views to use on my doorstep, but I tend not to use it extensively as I need a few hills for motivation and so that my brain doesn't switch off with the slow long-distance pace.