Well I've done it.
Yesterday I ran/walked/limped about 35 miles around the Derbyshire peak district. I was out and about for 7 hrs 15 mins, burned 4300kcal and climbed 2050m.
It was a good day overall, after 5 km my left knee decided to tell my brain to stop, like stop NOW. It felt as though I had trapped a nerve, the pain was in waves and really strong. It was OK as it only hurt going uphill or downhill. Hourly doses of a couple Ibuprofen put paid to most of this pain though my speed was seriously cut down.
Having finished and removed my footwear I saw that most of my toes had gone interesting new colours, looks as though I may have sacrificed a couple toe nails over the day (running downhill)
Today I feel as though I have been in a stampede of overweight hippos, my knee is starting to move more freely and the scrapes and bruises I got falling over are becoming less significant.
Overall, I wish I could have run faster but am really pleased with myself for not giving in.
Three peaks cyclocross race is next..........
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