The Final Leg
Day 12. The final day of the challenge. I am so grateful that my body had held up and I have not had an injury. Four years ago I was training to run 7 half marathons in 7 days. However I over trained and had seven stress fractures in my left foot. I was determined to have the right training this time but still I was wondering whether my foot would hold up. And it has. Hurrah. The final run was in glorious early morning sun and I choose a favourite to bask in my success - Old Buckenham to New Buckenham; round the common grazing land and old castle and back to Old Buckenham via the windmill. A wonderful route and I had a bounce. There were not hundreds to cheer me over the line but there were in my head. I felt a sense of personal achievement - and that really mattered to me - and I felt that I had played a small part in raising awareness. So thanks for motivating me and giving the opportunity to take part. Best of good luck to everyone who has or is doing the challenge.Days 9, 10 and 11
Day 9. A six AM start. The weather was v wet again. I elected to stay with an urban route through and round Attleborough. Although I was well illuminated I did have to play the dance of the flies with traffic and being splashed/drenched as they drove through the standing water. In fairness most were considerate. And to be honest Day 9 was a slog. No point in suggesting that this was a memorable highlight. But it was most definitely more of a mental challenge than a physical one. It is not about the time but it was slow. Nevertheless a privilege to be able to complete it. And I am super pleased that I have no injuries or niggles - just a stinking cold. So fingers crossed the last three days will be the same.Second Fours Days
Day 5. Attleborough urban route. This was a 0600 start as I had a meeting later in the morning. Although urban we have urban visitors, deer and foxes to name two. But I did hear two different owls. Of course not everywhere is illuminated and there were one or two puddles stepped in which I would normally avoided. And you think you are running faster than you do in daylight. Not so sadly. Nevertheless I thoroughly enjoyed the nocturnal run. Dawn had not appeared when I finished!First Four Days
Days 1-4 have been successfully completed and enjoyed! Attempts to take a selfie have been horrible so my dear wife will be out over this weekend to take some snaps. It will mean a later start.I'm taking part in the Combat Stress 12Ks of Christmas challenge!
This year I will be taking on the 12Ks of Christmas challenge to raise vital funds for life-changing mental health treatment for veterans.
Combat Stress is the UK's leading charity for veterans' mental health. For over a century, they've helped former servicemen and women deal with issues like trauma, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Today, they provide support to veterans from every service and every conflict.
I’m taking vital steps towards ensuring veterans can get the support they need.
Thank you so much for your support.