I’ve been putting off this little challenge for some time. Due mainly to finding a two day window. But the time has come…

4x4x48

What is it?

Run 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours.

This challenge was made famous by David Goggins. David Goggins is an ex-Navy SEAL, ultramarathon runner, crazy exercising fella, ultra-distance cyclist, triathlete, and generally just about the toughest man alive.

So if he can do it, so can I.

I’ve even got a plan! I’ve written it down and everything.

The plan is to start tonight at 8pm (in about 30mins). So I should be starting the final loop, if everything goes to plan, at 4pm on Tuesday.

I have a few 4 mile loops that I can do, just for a bit of variety. I will be attempting to write a short blog after every loop.

Wish me luck.

‘Face’ by Benjamin Zephaniah

First teenage novel for a while – hence the quick read.

Didn’t really enjoy this – 3 stars – it was all a bit ‘nice’ and predictable. I was expecting something more hard hitting as a debut novel from Zephaniah.

I like the concept: teenager whose life is completely changed when he suffers major burns in a car accident. The novel explores friendship, relationships and family life – I just thought it needed a bit more – not gritty enough.

‘Failure is an Option’ by Matt Whyman

After a few non-running books, it was good to read this. A book about a fella who went from parkrunning to entering the 236 mile Dragon’s Back Race.

SPOILER ALERT 🚨

He didn’t complete it. That’s what I liked about it. So many running books are all ‘it was the hardest thing I had ever done, there is no way I can do this, I’m about to die…oh I did it in the fastest time ever!’

It was just a book about a bloke who wanted to push himself and see what he could achieve. Nice.

Well worth a read.

I’m off to sign up to an ultra event! Wish me luck!

‘How to Kill Your Family’ by Bella Mackie

Quite an entertaining read – a book that explores class, family, love and murder.

A great character that you root for despite her murderous intentions – funny and strangely uplifting.

Definitely worth a read.

Next up: Failure is an Option