The Start Abbey’s school kids have prepared some motivational pictures for Barry and every runner. So, we did an official hand-over right before the start. We then took off for the start in the direction of the “Gardens of Colombes”. Half way there, Barry decided to start running before all of us would get totally … more
It was raining cats and dogs when we got up. Nevertheless, Barry and David started at 7:33 at a Police Station in Colombes – it was just to wet for the supporters to go to the Garden of Colombes. We have just arrived at the crossing that’s marking the first check point having a Caffe … more
Aaron, Abbey, Barry, Kirsten and me arrived pretty much at the same time in Colombes. The hotel is very basic but then we are only staying one night. We explored the surroundings a bit and checked the start line for tomorrow while waiting for David to arrive. Aaron won the bet on David’s arrival time … more
Abbey, Aaron, Barry and Kirsten have already left London early this morning driving their vans through the tunnel to Paris. David will fly to Paris and I am just about to leave for the airport, too. Very excited now!
All of the people who are following the run, who have donated and who have helped out in any way so far 🙂 A big thank you to Steph Mann for rallying the troups. Our RAFFLE prizes are mounting up! Thanks to Drambuie, Grouse, Walkers and Calmac Ferries. Lovely. P.S. Another quick one, the second … more
Only 52 days until the run begins, 51 before we head to France… Yikes! We now have GALLONS of homemade sports drinks in the fridge, homemade gels and 64 protein muffins and bars! Due to adding hemp protein powder they’re all coloured different shades of green, but they actually taste okay! Our freezer is heaving with perfectly … more
Having just sweated blood and tears over making a ‘Nutrition Fact sheet’ and ‘Training Meal Plan’ for Barry I am now gulping down electrolyte filled fluids ( I must have lost so many during the task) and am chomping down on some complex carbs to replenish and refuel my liver and muscle’s glycogen stores. I … more
Today I vowed to work on a nutrition plan to stop Barry eating box loads of pies and bars of chocolates… But I’ve been horribly distracted by …. Nipple chafing!!! Ooh, I can barely type it without holding my chest in sympathy! I haven’t been able to stop reading about it and looking at horrendous … more
Those three words sum up my summer break from school and Barry’s Bloomin’ Run! But I’m happy about it and excited about the road trip element if not so much the watching Barry suffer bit… Booking: travel and accommodation. Hurrah for nice Chris at the Gatwick Crawley Town West Premier Inn who gave us a good deal … more