Virtual Spine Day 21

Distance Covered Today – 8.10 miles

Total Distance covered – 207.41 miles

Virtual

Cold and very windy most of the day

Today I was told I was in for a visual treat and my mind in for a historical treat, but my calves are in for … the opposite of treat. There are lots of ups and downs today along Hadrian’s Wall- the third most ascent of a Pennine Way day (after Cross fell and the first day). On the plus side today is another Pennine Way classic. It follows the wall for 8 glorious miles (12.8km), including its most dramatic stretches. It’s thrilling to walk in the footsteps Roam soldiers and there are magnificent views to match. Wainwright thought the Pennine Way should end here, with Hadrian’s Wall providing a wonderful climax. But no I must walk and run another 60 miles to get to the end. There was a detour to the wonderfully named Once Brewed, which is really only a pub and a youth hostel, or a stop at a friendly farm late on.

Reality

Rain hail and snow early on clearing to a cold windy day

Run 7.04 miles – A bit of a mix up with who was in the office today resulted in me working from home which I didn’t want as I was hoping to walk to work and back rather than run again as my legs were tired. Anyway, it got to lunchtime and I just decided it was better to run in daylight than another cold dark run so I got changed and went out for an 8 miler. Wasnt great but wasn’t too terrible either. I struggled uphill so walked a bit but 8 miles in 1:24 isn’t the worst run. It also took me past 200 miles on the challenge which was a big boost.

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 21