The Facts

We had planned to wild camp most of the route, although we new that this may not be possible in places, so we will use official camping sites. we needed to average 14 miles a day to complete this challenge in 14 days. Some days were going to be longer, anything up to 22 miles so that we can either finish Early or have a rest day mid walk. This has been a lifetime wish of mine, ever since i read " A walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson. We had no idea if we could complete this as so many factors come into play, my fitness being one but the weather can also play a big part in dashing our hopes of finishing. All i know is that I believe this will be my only chance to attempt this (not getting any younger), also it would not be fair on my lovely wife Michelle to expect her to put up with me gallivanting out for weeks on end in the countryside, while she is stuck at home. Sadly due to a Fall i had and a suspected Cracked rib, we had to end our attempt at Richmond. we do plan to finish it off though.

Monday 15 April 2013

All Ready to Go

All Ready To Go




Rucksack packed, a bit on the heavy side really at 28lb but I like a bit of creature comforts, namely my inflatable mat and  Gelert sleeping pod . Just checked the weather and looks like Rain for Thursday and Friday up the North West (not really surprised). Going to be sunny down south though :-). Just started to get a slight pain in my left leg upper buttock from training?, lets pray it don't hamper my walk.


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