Journey to the end

Summary Official Time 41:17:54   Position: 36t h of 110 starters (43 DNFs - 39%) This was a non-stop 108 mile (174 km) race along the Pennine Way from Edale to Hardraw (Strava says a bit longer, certainly my longest run to date either way), with one major checkpoint at Hebden Bridge providing food, water, medics and even floor space to sleep. Outside that there was only one small checkpoint (Malham Tarn) with water and medics only, and a few water points along the course. Also one additional unofficial stop around Cowling. We were allowed to stop at cafes or shops for food etc., but not to receive any assistance from others while on the course. This was an ambitious thing for me to try, a bit of a stretch. Although I'd done a 100 mile run once, last year, that wasn't a race and it was nowhere near this challenge. I'm really glad to have gone for something a little beyond my comfort zone. I suppose that was in part prompted by Covid, which has been a reminder not to put thin...