Virtual Spine Day 1

Distance Covered Today – 10.75 miles

Total Distance covered – 10.75 miles

Virtual

The weather isn’t too bad for the start of this epic challenge, very cold hovering around zero but light cloud and no wind makes it good for running and walking. The race starts and I opt for walking the first 3.2 miles out of Edale on the road and towards the starting point of the Pennine Way at Newfold Farm where I then turn into the fields. Its a climb now up Jacobs Ladder to the summit of Kinder Scout. From here I head out over Bleaklow Moor passing a B29 plane crash site, a very sombre place in a remote part of the peak district the wreck is surprisingly well preserved seeing as its been there since 1948. At 10.75 miles my first day comes to an end with me 2 miles ahead of target.

Reality

Very Gentle breeze with light cloud and around 2 degrees.

WALK 3.18 miles – An easy walk with Linda up to Walton lane cemetery to lay our Christmas wreath in the tree near to my dad’s grave.

RUN 7.57 miles – Ran a loop of Colne up Albert Road, along through Laneshaw Bridge and up Emmott Lane. From there it was past the Alama and down Castle Road, up Red Lane then down through Alkincoats Park before heading back home. A lot of snow still around making running on the pavements a little treacherous so tried to stick to the road most of the time or ran on grass where the snow was a little deeper.

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PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE consider sponsoring me for this mammoth challenge, it’s for an incredible cause and inspired by an incredible person in Laura Nuttall 🙂

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/gd20in20

My motivation for this has come from a very special person called Laura Nuttall who in late 2018, was diagnosed with terminal multiple brain tumours at the young age of 18. Her determination and positive attitude to not only live her life to the full but also to help others as an ambassador for the charity is just incredible and I’m proud to join the fight in whatever way I can. You can read Laura’s story at the following link. Please be generous and help this great charity to raise much-needed funds for researching a cure.

https://www.facebook.com/DoingItForLaura/

The Brain Tumour Charity is the world’s leading brain tumour charity and the largest dedicated funder of research into brain tumours globally. Committed to saving and improving lives, were moving further, faster to help every single person affected by a brain tumour.We’re set on finding new treatments, offering the highest level of support and driving urgent change. And were doing it right now. Because we understand that when you, or someone you love, is diagnosed with a brain tumour a cure really can’t wait.

Virtual Spine Day 1