#Day170 Last run before the New Year
Estepona to Torrefiguera– 23km 12C Terrain: roads There was me thinking today would be easy, ha! So windy! Any cobwebs there were definitely blown away. Running against the wind was a challenge but on the plus side, the scenery was beautiful. Quite rugged in places and there was even a beach highway in places, very […] Read More
#Day168&169 A couple more down
Fuengirola to Marbella – 28km 16C Terrain: roads Marbella to Estepona – 27km 14C Terrain: roads I’m slowly but surely getting the distance covered. A slightly shorter one tomorrow and then another break until after the New Year. More quality time with family, yay! Yesterday, was largely following a motorway so not very entertaining but […] Read More
#Day167 I’m back!
Malaga to Fuengirola – 30km 17C Terrain: roads I’ve had such a wonderful time so far! My parents arrived on 22nd December and Christmas together was so so special. I’m feeling so blessed and grateful. After almost a week’s rest, time to get back on the road. So here’s the plan. I’m still with my […] Read More
#Day160 And now for a break
Isidro de Nijar to Almeria – 30km 20C Terrain: roads and off-road My view early this morning. It’s a while since I’ve seen fog like this but I set out anyway, just being careful… …and sporting this fashion statement of 2014 look! Better to be seen! Pretty festive […] Read More
#Day159 Climbs, nature and big agriculture
Carboneras to San Isidro de Nijar – 31km 17C Terrain: roads My day started with this. Beautiful. And then a nice 6km climb for breakfast, nice! (not really for ‘breakfast’ but it felt like it!). Almost at the top. Some more beautiful […] Read More
#Day158 Big climbs and thank you!
Garrucha to Carboneras– 28km 20C Terrain: roads Firstly, I am genuinely overwhelmed by the absolutely incredible support I have received following yesterday’s posts about achieving the initial distance I set out to cover on this challenge. Lots of messages of love, support and positivity on this blog, facebook and instagram. I feel so incredibly grateful […] Read More
#Day157 Initial distance achieved! SO HAPPY
Pulpi to Garrucha– 28km 18C Terrain: roads The initial distance I was due to cover in this challenge was 3,370km (prior to route changes which have added about 500 km). I’ve done it! Wooooohooooo! I set out to cover that distance and today, I crossed the 3,370km line, I simply can’t believe it and am […] Read More
#Day156 More beauty
Lorca to Pulpi – 31km 15C Terrain: roads and off-road I found myself in beautiful landscapes right from the beginning today and it just continued all of the way. It was a bit warmer also which was nice and no rain, yippee! Legs felt a little weary today, I think they’re getting ahead of themselves […] Read More