Done.

I ran 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hrs.

Noon. Beautiful day – bright sunshine and a little bit too warm if I’m honest.

This was the penultimate run. 4 miles. 41mins. Ran down to the river and around the field, that puts me on 44 miles.

That leaves just one to go and I’ll be very happy when the next one is done.

Next loop: 4pm

Legs felt a bit tired this morning.

It was a lovely morning – so a run down to the river was the plan.

By the time I was a mile into the run the legs had loosened up and were feeling a bit better. Although, the last mile was quite a struggle.

That’s 40 miles done over 10 runs – only a couple more to do.

Next loop: noon.

As I woke up with the 3.50am alarm it was the first time I thought to myself, ‘why am I doing this ridiculous thing’. The three hours kip seemed to whizz by and I was just feeling tired when I clambered out of bed and placed my feet on the floor.

Of course, this feeling soon changed when I got out running. It was a pretty fresh feeling morning, the sun was trying to pop it’s head over the horizon and all was good with the world.

Another 4 miles ticked off in about 42mins – about average for this challenge.

Just three more loops to go.

Next: 8am

That’s 32 miles done.

Glad that one is done – the dark makes it so much more difficult. Not sure if it’s the added mental effort to avoid falling off the road, or the just not being able to see and place yourself within the loop.

Four to go.

Next loop: 4am

We’ve been here before – 8pm – only now we’re entering the second 24hrs…

Took a slightly different route this time; over the other side of the village. Quite liked it. The finish was a lovely downhill by the side of a field. I also ticked off 4 miles before reaching home – which meant a nice little walk in – rather than running past the house and back to ensure the mileage is done.

It felt like it had cooled down slightly on leaving the house, but within a mile I was feeling the heat. Another 4 miles in around 41mins.

Not particularly looking forward to the midnight loop – it is pitch black then and following that little ring of light from the headtorch can send you slightly mad.

Next loop: midnight.