With only 6 weeks to go until race day, Paul and I have started training in ernest. The results of yesterday’s 17 miler surprised us both.

Not really used to the distance, we had rather assumed it’d be no more challenging than a brisk walk in the park. Carrying no more than 12kg each (although I think Paul’s bergen was packed with 2 sleeping-bags for effect), we set off with Jayne Cooke, our ever-cheerful Warrant Officer and professional chef. Not only has Jayne run, (and that’s run, not walked!) 100 milers each of the last 7 years, she pops off for a quick half-marathon at any time during the week that the feeling takes her. She’s well-known in the Norfolk running scene, and is a brilliant training partner.  Read more... (294 words, 1 image, estimated 1:11 mins reading time)