Running alongside the Virtual Y 100 Sir Fynwy is another virtual challenge. Started at the beginning of May, the LDWA is also running the Coronavirus 100 Challenge. To be honest, it got off to a bit of a shaky start with some confusion over what counted as valid miles. It was decided that the miles…
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Virtual Y100SF Summary
Over the weekend of 23rd and 24th May, using a combination of treadmill and real outdoors walking, I managed to cover a distance of ONE HUNDRED MILES. Every year, the Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA) hold a one hundred mile endurance event. Of course, with this year’s restrictions, this event could not be held. However,…
The Virtual Y100 Sir Fynwy – Day 2
I didn’t sleep well. My right thigh was hurting a little and I just couldn’t get comfortable enough to nod off. Eventually I did but was awoken by my alarm at 05:00 hrs. Last night’s dog walk must have tired them out as they usually wake me up instead of the other way around –…
The Virtual Y100 Sir Fynwy – Day 1
After months weeks of ‘training’, the big day had finally arrived. The dogs had me up at the usual silly o’clock but they were NOT going walkies before nine o’clock and the start of the virtual Y 100 Sir Fynwy one hundred mile walk. Initially, when this crazy idea was first mooted, the coronavirus restrictions…
DONE
Proper blog to follow but just to say that I’ve covered the 101 miles in 34 hours and 36 minutes – 198,896 steps and I’ve lost 3kg.