THE VIRTUAL SPINE RACE
Virtual Spine Day 6
Virtual Spine Day 6
Distance Covered Today – 10.35 miles
Total Distance covered – 68.84 miles
Virtual
A bit cold again with snow flurries but warmed up later
Smashed through the 100km barrier today which is really good progress for Day 6. There are fine views from Pinhaw Beacon and Scalaber Hill as I march on from Cowling towards Lotherssdale, Earby and Thornton In Craven. From there it’s following a section of the Leeds Liverpool canal into the stunning village of Gargrave. It’s there I rest for the night and nurse my wounds due to a fall late in the day.
Reality
A bit cold again with snow flurries but warmed up later
Walk 4.70 miles – Had some pain in my knee overnight so decided to walk all today. Tried a different route which was up and down hills rather than flat and was also 1 mile shorter. It was bad underfoot though with all the ice and a dusting of snow on top. Probably won’t do that route again but once again had my music in my ears though so was in another world. A Ska playlist this morning featuring The Specials, The Selecter, The Beat and Madness 😀
Walk 5.65 miles – The same walk as yesterday with the aim of giving my knee a rest but if only that was the case. Walking along Burnley Road and stood on the wire from a car wheel trim. My left foot landed on it which flipped it up so that my right foot went through it resulting in both my legs wrapped together and me tumbling over hitting my head on a wall and landing heavily on my right side. A few grazes and bruises to my right knee, thigh and wrist and swelling just below my elbow. The walk home from there was a very sore one both to my body and my pride. Hoping the bruising isn’t too bad so I can run tomorrow.
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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.
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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, we’re 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 5
Virtual Spine Day 5
Distance Covered Today – 10.76 miles
Total Distance covered – 58.49 miles
Virtual
Sunny day but cold and snow flurries early morning and late evening
In to Bronte country and very close to my house today as I head over past Widdop reservoir and round the back of Boulsworth Hill. From here it’s on familiar ground as i head towards Ickornshaw and Cowling with a mix of walking and running.
Reality
Very cold and icy to start with snow flurries but warmed up later
Walk 5.38 miles – First day of walking to work and running home. Hoping to make this happen 4 days a week throughout January. Dark and icy this morning so a boring walk along the main road from Colne to Burnley. Had my music in my ears though so was in another world. Arctic Monkeys album, Live at the Albert Hall. Pure quality.
Run 5.38 miles – Basically a reverse of this mornings walk and listened to the same album. A bit slippy underfoot towards the end but otherwise a boring plod alongside traffic.
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, we’re 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 4
Virtual Spine Day 4
Distance Covered Today – 7.40 miles
Total Distance covered – 47.70 miles
Virtual
Warmer day today and very damp but still cold in the breeze
Made it to CP1 today at Hebden Bridge after a climb up to see Stoodley Pike. A brief rest then off down the Rochdale Canal before turning right with a cruel climb out of the Calder Valley. It’s a nice stretch then over Heptonstall Moor with Hardcastle Craggs to my right, such a shame I’m not running through there as its a gorgeous place but I’m entering Bronte country now so tomorrow should be nice.
Reality
A little bit warmer today and slightly damp with the odd shower.
Run 7.40 miles – A lunchtime run today from work heading through Thompson Park, up to Pike Hill down into Townleey then 1 lap of Burnley Parkrun before heading back to work up past the fire station. Still lots of snow around but easy enough to run on.
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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, we’re 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.
