Marathon Day 64, Wednesday 18th May - Durham, North TA Infantry Barracks

Bit of a restless night’s sleep, waking initially at 4.30am and then difficulty in nodding off again.  Eventually gave up and sorted myself out at 6 o’clock.

Breakfast for the team at 7.30 and we were then positively besieged with press, ABF, TA personnel, Pipers and runners - recognition at last?

What a lot of people!!

Recruitment starts early in Durham!

Andy got off to a fine start accompanied by some of his running club associates and more casual runners.  All agreed that it was a fine course to run with relatively easy terrain making  a good pace possible.

You couldn't hear the starting horn for the Pipers! lol

Having then completed my housekeeping and maintenance duties, I ventured into Durham city centre for a wander and early lunch, doing a little bit of shopping in the process.

Returning to the RV it was time to prepare the stew for dinner tonight and then blog to attend to.

Andy finished his run today in a time of 6hrs 18mins, very happy with his progress and looking forward to tomorrows penultimate run in Ripon.

Look at that face!!!

The finishers - and a brand new Lord Mayor

A successful day in Durham thanks in no small part to the North TA Infantry, the facilities provided and the marked out route.  A clean exit from the car park and onto the A1 had us in Ripon within a couple of  hours and established at Claro Barracks.

The usual waste dumping issues were only slightly complicated by the fact that the first 2 drains we used proved to be blocked - interesting!  We persevered, however, and  essential duties over, matters were turned to setting up shop in preparation for dinner.

Good food and conversation against a background of every increasing excitement and anticipation for the final day in York!

Here's to a good day tomorrow . . . . . .

Benji's Blog

Hi Benji

The adventure is nearly over for Daddy.

There are  only 2 more days after today before I get back home to you and mummy and I am looking forward to it very much.

So, put Flag number 64 into the map now and number 65 when you get home from school tomorrow and then you are coming with mummy to the Hotel to see me. 

Won't be long now

Love you

Daddy

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