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

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.