Mega Challenge: Week 11

Another week, another 165 miles covered. We find ourselves in Bilokorovychi, northern Ukraine. About to hang a right on this empty road…

Lyne Road Running ClubTarget+/-
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The gap has increased another 23 miles but worry not, Matt and Tom back in action. Unfortunately, we all need to pray on Johnny E’s leg (similar to Beckham’s foot), as he has declared himself temporarily out of action.

How are we all doing?

NameRunRideWalkTotal
Thomas580058
Carlin078987
David5918825272
Jonathan B005757
Matt3153672
Kevin2740178453
Chris36800368
Johnny E1530317469

Vs. our goals.

Name2025 GoalCompleted2025 Remaining2025 % Complete2025 miles per day required
Thomas662586048.7%2.1
Carlin2618717433.4%0.6
David96627269428.1%2.4
Jonathan B4085735114.0%1.2
Matt804727328.9%2.5
Kevin1919453146623.6%5.1
Chris1522368115424.2%4.0
Johnny E130046983136.1%2.9

And the maps. below. Maybe I’ll start plotting our target on the map too.

It felt wrong to post more Streetmap views of this beautiful country, pre-war. So here are a couple of pictures of the nearest town to our location.

https://www.cnn.com/europe/live-news/ukraine-russia-putin-news-03-04-22/h_719d5252705c8e378e4ff3bfa74b72a5

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-60729216

Take care all and keep it up.

Mega Challenge: Week 10

Slava Ukraini. Last week we entered the largest country so far, the beautiful Ukraine. We find ourselves near Hulivka (a tiny country village), running along one of the straightest, most beautifully paved roads we’ve seen. Picture below.

We’re still a little behind target, but I have a good feeling about the upcoming weeks.

Lyne Road Running ClubTarget+/-
16701826-156

Here’s how ya’ll are doing…

NameRunRideWalkTotal
Thomas520052
Carlin070478
David5316621245
Jonathan B005757
Matt2753466
Kevin2490166415
Chris33800338
Johnny E1370281418
Grand total8572415631670

Vs. your goals…

Name2025 GoalCompleted2025 Remaining2025 % Complete2025 miles per day required
Thomas662526107.9%2.1
Carlin2617818330.0%0.6
David96624572125.3%2.4
Jonathan B4085735114.0%1.2
Matt804667388.2%2.5
Kevin1919415150421.6%5.1
Chris1522338118422.2%4.0
Johnny E130041888232.2%3.0
Grand total78421670617221.3%20.8

And the maps:

And some Streetmap Views…

The last leg of Poland (below)

The border crossing into Ukraine (below)

The road through Ukraine so far looks a lot like this:

Keep it up ya’ll.

Mega Challenge: Week 9

Our Polish journey is coming to a close as we enter Emilianów, Poland (photo below). Next up we show support for Ukraine, just 60 miles away. We remain in touching distance of our target, poised to push on with the coming good weather in the UK.

Lyne Road Running ClubTarget+/-
15311638-107

Here’s how ya’ll are doing…

NameRunRideWalkTotal
Thomas480048
Carlin070373
David5114220213
Jonathan B005555
Matt2753466
Kevin2230146369
Chris32800328
Johnny E1150264379
Grand total7922175221531

Vs. your goals…

Name2025 GoalCompleted2025 Remaining2025 % Complete2025 miles per day required
Thomas 662486147.2%2.0
Carlin 2617318828.0%0.6
David96621375322.0%2.5
Jonathan B4085535313.5%1.2
Matt 804667388.2%2.4
Kevin 1919369155019.2%5.1
Chris 1522328119421.5%3.9
Johnny E130037992129.2%3.0
Grand total78421531631119.5%20.8

And the maps:

And a few StreetMap shots…

East Poland farms:

Lublin running track:

Quaint little village:

Keep it up everyone!

Mega Challenge: Week 8

Another week, another beautiful view as we enter Inowłódz, Poland. Despite some herculean efforts by Johnny E (and his daughter), we remain 75 miles behind our target. No need to stress yet , as my puncture is now fixed and I hear Charlbury’s ban on running and walking may soon be over.

Lyne Road Running ClubTarget+/-
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Above, the river Piica follows our path having come from (or perhaps going to) Lake Zalew Sulejowski.

Here’s how ya’ll are doing…

NameRunRideWalkTotal
Thomas450045
Carlin070373
David4612117185
Jonathan B005555
Matt2353260
Kevin1960131327
Chris28800288
Johnny E980244342
Grand total6971964821375

Vs. your goals…

Name2025 GoalCompleted2025 Remaining2025 % Complete2025 miles per day required
Thomas662456176.7%2.0
Carlin2617318828.0%0.6
David96618578219.1%2.5
Jonathan B4085535313.5%1.1
Matt804607447.5%2.4
Kevin1919327159217.0%5.1
Chris1522288123418.9%4.0
Johnny E130034295826.3%3.1

And the maps:

And some random Street View grabs.

Keep it up.