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

Midnight.

Had about an hour nap before heading out on this one. It was raining earlier so it was good to see it had stopped before heading out.

Headtorch required for this loop – all very quiet out – didn’t see a person or a car out the run – everyone tucked up in bed.

I did however get completely spooked by the farmer’s irrigation pipe machine thingy that appeared to be clanking all on it’s own! I didn’t hang around to investigate!!

Was listening to the Running Commentary podcast on the way round. The first extract from their recent attempt at ‘Race for the Stones’. I’ll carry on with it on the next loop.

Next loop: 4am

First loop done – it’s been pretty hot today – by 8pm the temperature had dropped and there was a lovely breeze with the odd drop of rain.

Nice steady start: 40min

Next loop: midnight