Did a training race over the 47 mile Mary Townley Loop of the Pennine Bridleway last Saturday.
It was organised by the Spine Race team which takes part in january next year along the full 268 miles of the Pennine Way.
It felt somewhat awkward, especially after only returning to running in September after 5.5 years off with injury.
Trying to run with a backpack of 10kg is what you might call restrictive, however with water food and all the compulsary gear, it is difficult to get it much lower.
Up with the leaders for about 8 mile before easing off, getting bad cramp and finally slowing to stay with a guy during the night section who was struggling a bit.
Got round in just under 14 hours, crazy, probably could have walked the whole thing faster and not been anywhere near as tight in the legs the next day.
Still at 66 years after such a long time off, it's great to be back and just doing something.
Dave.