This week was always going to be a shorter week. Fewer miles, and less elevation. It was described by some as an 'active rest' week. It turned out to be even shorter. More later on that. It was a week of Fawlty towers, numerous visitors along the way, hot weather, and crossing the border into Scotland. Week 3 Statistics: Distance: 138 miles Moving Time: 45 hours, 11 minutes Elevation Gain: 1821m Cumulative statistics Distance: 599 miles Moving Time: 184 hours, 41 minutes Elevation Gain: 16311m (1.8 x Mt Everest) Rest day at the Park Hall Hotel was a little bizarre. We arrived the night before for a tea that took ages to come with staff not really knowing what to do, and I couldn't get to sleep, partly in anticipation of the rest day (?!?), but also because of the excessive heat in the room. On the actual rest day, the chaotic carry-ons continued with staff over-worked; a bizarre layout that resembled a worn out theme park, with the lift not stopping on the dining room ...
Le Petit Jog
Follow my journey to run Land's End to John O'Groats in June 2025. As a newcomer to ultra running, with no experience and no colon, will I get there? Supporting Claro Enterprises and IA Support