So, the training is going well. The miles are ramping up, slowly but steadily. Still with plenty of strength work, stretching and some speed sessions. I'm doing something everyday. The knee is holding up (although there's an annoying ache which seems to come and go unexpectedly, and not related to what the session before had in stock). I've got some new friends to help guide me though: I look a right muppet carrying these poles around but they're light, sturdy and help take the load from my knees on hills and provide some forwards propulsion on the flat. When running 1030 miles I've got to be efficient with the load on my legs by spreading the forces around the rest of my body as much as I can. The clip is for some gloves to hook into, by the way. I can't decide if they remind me of Beaker or a rooster? . See if you can spot the odd one out from the selfies below. One's taken on an early run on Christmas Day, before the t...
I'm starting on Saturday 31st May 2025 at Lands End and finishing on Friday 4th July 2025 in John O'Groats. It's 1031 miles long with an average of 33 miles a day (range 24 to 44 miles) for 5 weeks - with one day a week rest day (Saturdays). So that means 31 running days.
Every penny donated goes to the Claro Enterprise and IA Support Charities.
The route crosses three countries, running major sections of Britain’s most famous long-distance paths including the South West Coast Path, Wye Valley Walk, Offa’s Dyke, Clyde Walkway, the entirety of the West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way.
The average daily elevation gain is 735m (range 245 to 1416m).
A google map of the route is here.
A more detailed breakdown of the route with dates, mileage, daily maps, elevation etc (subject to change) is here
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