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And finally
I initially said that I would write one more blog entry but, as time passes, it seems less appropriate. The recent presentation can be viewed here. If you have any questions, feel free to email me (ttsjl at hotmail dot … Continue reading
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Thank you very much
As the dust settles, there are a number of people who I need to thank. This edition of the blog is therefore a big list of thank-yous. Another, more reflective, blog is currently being composed and will appear in a … Continue reading
The end has no end
To give you today’s story, I first need to give you the full picture from yesterday. Finishing the run from Paris to London, and being met and joined by some fantastic supporters along the route was wonderful and meant a … Continue reading
London Calling
I don’t wish to say too much at this stage. Today signalled a huge achievement but, in many respects, we are only two thirds of the way there. The Paris Marathon is complete together with the run from Paris to … Continue reading
Climbing up the walls
Monstrous. Relentless. Tough. Painful. But the hills have now almost been conquered. We can also smell London (which, on this occasion, is a good thing). And I can now say I have run more than 30 miles in one go. … Continue reading
This is England
The ferry pulled into Dieppe, and I started stressing that time was getting on – as we sat waiting in the car for the ferry to unload. We eventually set foot on solid soil but, before departing, were greeted by … Continue reading
Ease your feet into the sea
Today was intended to be an easy day from a running perspective. We would run about 15 miles in the morning to Dieppe, followed by 5 miles in the evening, once the ferry had docked, in Newhaven. Logistically, it was … Continue reading
Over the hills and far away
Today’s run felt better than yesterday’s. It wasn’t without pain (not helped by telling each other bad jokes), but the running itself was more comfortable and more consistent. I have some quite deep pains throughout my legs but, once warm, … Continue reading
Striving for energy
Today began very gingerly. The quads were sore, and transferring from a walk to a jog was difficult. But, as we got going, our pace wavered around 9 minutes per mile. It was rather experimental (not knowing how we would … Continue reading
