Day 3: Tewkesbury to Warrington

We started yet another long day at 6:00am with the obligatory kilo of porridge washed down with peanuts and granola bars (nice). I think I speak for everyone in stating that Mr Scots Porridge won't be getting much business from this collective post event!

Our first 20 miles seemed to come and go very quickly and before we knew it we were ticking off places very quickly taking in Worcester, Kidderminster and ending up in the West Midlands at Gailey Island where we met up with friends, family and colleagues for a lunch stop. A special mention goes to Dave for managing to spill his beans. I didn't realise he didn't like them ;) Of course, I also have to mention my boy Isaac who did his best to injure himself by throwing himself at me and bouncing off onto the car park!

The only comment I have about the ease of the day is that it wasn't. It was supposed to be according to the stats but they don't mention the head-winds do they!

So, yet another 120 miles clocked up but we're trying not to feel smug about it because we all know what terrors lie in wait tomorrow. Yes, that's right, SHAPFELL. The nightmare beast looms large and lies in wait to smite us against it's gritty face. Will we survive to complete our goal? Or will we lie crumpled and defeated in the foothills?

Greg

P.S I have to say that the true hero of our trip is Wendie who at short notice agreed to drive but has exceeded this initial promise. She has been our mother, washer, cook and all round good-egg. Thanks Wend!