Take The Long Road And Run It
In September Colin Stewart and Neil Rostance are running nearly 140 miles from Manchester to Newcastle and then competing in the Great North Run 2010.
The run is raising money for Age UK and we would love you to sponsor us
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So we are sat eating in the Golden Lion Hotel Leyburn after day 3 and wanted to give each of our round up on marathon number 3….
SAM: So, I’m about a whole foot shorter than when we began courtesy of a bag that weighs the same as a baby giraffe, and only running, of all things, relieves the pain. Joy! However, it’s worth it- loving the whole challenge and the good it’s doing. The boys will smash it…
COLIN: Today was truly marvellous. It was splendid as ever to look on in horror as my mind unravelled before me. I became slowly disgusted by the countryside and am looking forward to seeing filth pumped into the atmosphere once again. Roll on day 4!
NEIL: Today was hard, I ain’t gonna lie. The road was just winding away in the distance to a never ending hill. To make matters worse, and I’ll try to put this in the least gruesome way, I a man with one less toenail. Yep, I only realised until we got back too. Pretty awful. So if that’s not enough reason to donate what is!
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This was one of the toughest hills of the day. Mile after mile of relentless hills. Lots of swearing, grunting and motivational noises to each other.
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Setting off from Grassington on marathon number 3. Please help us reach the £1000 mark today by spreading the word and sponsoring us!
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This doesn’t look like much but it was 3 miles of relentless, endless uphill. You can just make out Colin in the distance as he’s pretty much unstoppable. Neil on the other hand nearly blubbed like a baby it was pretty damn tough.
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Yesterday we passed through Colne, Skipton and finished in Grassington. It was a long tough run but much better than the first day. We’re all now seeing first signs of our bodies falling apart but Sam has a first aid kit and he’s not afraid to use it.
We also had a visit from a very kind man called Max and his wife who tracked us down along the road and brought us water and sweets. It was a very good boost!
Lots of people beeping, waving and wishing us luck. It’s a good feeling to be doing something great and thats helping get through some HORRIBLE hills.
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So! Tonight! We’re checking into this wonderful place. The Black Horse Grassington is right in the centre of Grassington and such a lovely place. There are loads of little cool cafe’s, shops and pubs and then a little walk down the countryside just opens up. It’s very lovely. John at the hotel was kind enough to put us up tonight and we’re eternally grateful! This place is only 50 miles from Manchester so if you’re looking for a country getaway without being stuck in traffic (we ran here…it ain’t that bad!..) then this is really worth checking out, or in….
I’m tired.
Click the picture to go straight to their website.
