May Day Challenge

By way of limbering up for our Long Walk, we've signed up for the Woodhouse Eaves May Day half marathon run/walk!  Have never been involved in this event before as we're usually in Suffolk!  The worst bit will be at the beginning, as the walk starts with a long slow ascent!  Good bit is the WI are providing refreshments!  :)

Better have an early night tonight!!!  :)

Fun Run Website

Preparations underway for the fun run tomorrow!

We did it!!!  We had a glorious day, and the route was very beautiful!  We did find it challenging though as we are used to stopping for a cup of tea and rest in a tearoom!  There were over 400 walkers and runners, and also a route for families to follow.  The whole event was arranged amazingly well, and we enjoyed hog roast and tea and cakes supplied by the WI on our return.  The scouts did a fab job manning the refreshment stops en route.  We were also given a quality walking t shirt!  Loved the sign in Swithland around the 11 mile mark which read 'Go Mary!  Go!!'  Not sure who it was for, but it definitely worked for me!!!  :). I found the last bit really hard but we were in it for perseverance and endurance rather than competition!  We were both delighted with our time!  13.5 miles in 4hrs 25 mins!!  Andy and his team are already advertising for next year!  The day after, and you know what?  I think I'd go again!  Crackers?!!!  ;)

Oh what a beautiful morning!! :)

Briefing in village car park!  Ready for 8.30 am start!

Fabulous Charnwood!!  :-)