Month: May 2015

So Sally, Julie and I were sitting in the pub waiting for our grub and reflecting on the day.  I could not recollect eating anything at all since breakfast, just a carton of coconut water, at a slightly precarious moment in in time, and some regular water.  But I was still feeling only slightly peckish.… Continue reading Coast to Coast Day 2 – Ennerdale to Rosthwaite (14 miles: Strenuous)

I can say now with absolute certainty that my marathon training has not helped me in the slightest as training for the Coast to Coast.   Today was day one. Today, despite most forecasts to the contrary, turned out to be an absolutely glorious day so really there was no excuse for the sheer level… Continue reading Coast to Coast Day 1 – St Bees to Ennerdale (14 miles: Strenuous)

The company that takes our luggage from place to place have asked that we treat the 'single' bags like hold luggage on a plane. I.e. 20 kilo weight and nothing dangling on the outside like spare shoes etc. Which means that the several extra items that I shoved into my day rucksack may have to… Continue reading Coast to Coast – Day 0