How time flies. I’ve just looked back at my last blog and realised it was written some time ago, before the Ultra. I’ll write a separate blog on that race and upload later.

Since the Ultra there was a short period of recovery (mainly to deal with a broken big toe nail/underlying blister situation), then an intense period of increased running, hiking and gym time.

This week I’ve reduced the efforts again and am taking it a easier before the upcoming crazy walking weekend.

Chris and I signed up some time ago to this 100km march. Running/jogging are forbidden. This would result in disqualification. It starts and finishes in Bakewell (just like the Ultra) so I expect to recognise some of the route, although not all. The elevation is decent enough to provide interest and some views but less (relatively speaking) than the Ultra and what we are used to in general.

I had originally thought I would maybe drop out at 75km. The course appeared to be 4 loops of 25km each finishing and then restarting in Bakewell. I need to ensure my muscles and toes are all still good for RAS (race across Scotland) which is now only 6 weeks away (eek). However, it turns out that the 100km route is two different loops of 50km instead of the 25km loops I was expecting. I will therefore, attempt to finish the whole thing with Chris who is aiming and will no doubt carry on till the end.

Recovery from the Ultra only took a few days so I’m hoping that this will be the same. It’s longer but should be less intense obviously being a walk.

I’m really looking forward to the nighttime part. It’s the main reason for signing up to this particular race. I’ve run at nighttime on my own before but only over Werneth Low, which I know like the back of my hand. It will be different carrying on hour after hour following a route card and the purple lines on our watches in unfamiliar territory.

Will the kilometres seem to go faster or slower at night? Will it cool down much? The forecast is for hot weather (too hot for me honestly). Will we be able to see really well with the headtorches? So many questions to be answered. A true adventure – woohoo.

Best of all; if I can keep up with Chris in the latter half, we will finish a race together. This will be a first and I’m looking forward to sharing that feeling of elation you get when you cross the line with my other half.

The en route picnic is also very appealing honestly. There are food stations every 15km or so but also a hot meal is provided 2-3 times throughout finishing with breakfast near the end. Nom.

Apparently I can put a link up for people to follow us via tracking if they wish. I haven’t yet managed to work out how to do this on the app I’ve downloaded so I’ll keep you posted. It may only be possible once I register tomorrow and can speak to someone about it. If I get the link I’ll put it up on Lorna runs on facebook.