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.

Halfway. 6 loops. 24 hrs. 24 miles.

This loop was a big loop of the village including a pootle across a farmer’s field. 4 miles. 41mins.

So far I have been joined on my 4 mile loops by a podcast: Running Commentary. But I’m all up to date with their weekly shenanigans – so it’s time for something else.

This loop, after seeing Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott at the weekend, it was time for some Beautiful South.

I felt a bit knackered after this loop – it felt quite close and I was very sweaty, but seem to be holding up.

Next loop: 8pm

Noon.

20 miles done – all good.

It had clouded over a bit and the wind had picked up for this loop. Well, when I say loop, it was down to the River Centre, a bit of a faff around there, and back again.

4 miles in 40mins.

Next loop: 4pm

So far so good…

Had another ‘good’ 3 hour kip. It was a lovely morning: bright, reasonably cool and a bit of a breeze. Although it looks like it might be another warm one.

This time I ran out the village for 2 miles and then turned round and ran back. 4 miles. 40mins.

16 miles done.

Next loop: noon

4am. After three hours kip it was time to go again. It was just starting to get light when I set off so decided against headtorch.

The route? Same as last night, except the other way round.

I did run past last night’s noisy irrigation system – happily still clanking along.

A steady 42min loop – felt pretty warm out. Now for a few hours kip before we go again. 12 miles done.

Next loop: 8am