Rowbothan's Round Rotherham

At some point, recently, I must have decided to move up a gear in my walking and tackle the annual LDWA 100 miler – to be held in South Wales in 2014.As a pre-requisite, participants must demonstrate that that are likely to finish the hundred mile walk ( or run if you’re that way inclined…

Where Ravens Dare

As my Brother lives in South Wales, I picked this event partly so that I could catch up with the family ( and have somewhere to stay ). A few months ago, I asked, somewhat tongue in cheek, if my bro’, Ben, wanted to join me. He declined but his other half, Sue, said that…

Should I ?

Just spotted this 100km challenge – should I ? ISLE OF WIGHT CHALLENGE                       ISLE OF WIGHT CHALLENGE                          100km,  50km, or 25km                         WALK IT. JOG IT. RUN…

Done ( Full Version )

After a good night’s sleep at my hotel in Chelsea, I was up, dressed and breakfasted by seven. After checking out, a short walk brought me to the bus stop for the 424 bus to Putney Bridge. Just as I was getting off the bus, I had my first phone call of the day offering…

Done ( short version )

It is now the day after I completed the Thames Path Challenge. Not a lot of sleep – everything hurt ! After an initial few stiff steps, this morning, I appear to be able to walk. To those who were following my progress, I appologise for the break in service towards the end – the…