Virtual Challenge: Day 119

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I made it, Kidlington, and almost exactly at the Six Bells. Pure coincidence too. I now take the bend and head north, following in the footsteps of Chris and Kev.

Carlin had a good week, closing in on the pack, while Johnny must be on vacation, having remained stationary. Matty is enjoying the southern Cotswolds.

With nearly 1/3rd of the year done, Kev and Chris look set to complete the course by mid-summer. What an achievement that would be.

Here are the totals:

  • Chris – 530M – Glenbreck
  • Kev – 503M – Lockerbie
  • Dave – 235M – Kidlington
  • Matt – 185M – Little Drew
  • Jonny – 166M- Paulton
  • Tom – 123M – White Ball
  • Carlin – 100M – Morchard Bishop

And some screenshots of where each of us are located. Chris and Kev in beautiful Scotland, Dave by the pub (overshot The Six Bells), Matty in a country lane, Johnny next to the most English little post box, and Tom and Carlin in two very different Devon country paths.

Chris:

Kev:

Dave:

Matty:

Jonny:

Tom:

Carlin:

Keep up the good work!

Virtual Challenge: Day 112

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It’s official, Cornwall is now in the rear view mirror, with Carlin passing into Devon! The heat is oppressive over here in Florida, so we’ve largely moved to cycling.

Chris, following his marathon, had his quietist week yet. Blaming it on his toenail injuries. Perhaps a “worst injuries” section is warranted, following in the footsteps the incredibly popular feature on the Sad Ham’s website.

Anyhoo, everyone is doing a sterling job, here are the results thus far:

  • Chris – 512M – Moffat
  • Kev – 458M – Penrith
  • Dave – 212M – Southrop
  • Matt – 181M – The Shoe
  • Jonny – 166M- Paulton
  • Tom – 116M – Uplowman
  • Carlin – 78M – Ebsworth

Let’s see where we all are:

Chris in Moffat (Scotland)…

Kev in Penrith…

Dave in Southrop…

Matty in The Shoe…

Johnny in Paulton…

Tom in Uplowman…

Carlin in Ebsworth…

Keep it up everyone!

Virtual Challenge: Day 105

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I’ve been tardy this week, my apologies. Here’s the progress up to Sunday night:

  • Chris: 517 miles – Beattock (Dumfries and Galloway)
  • Kev: 425 miles – Kendal (Cumbria)
  • Dave: 195 miles – Crudwell (Wiltshire)
  • Matt: 172 miles – Bath (Somerset)
  • Johnny: 151 miles – Glastonbury (Somerset)
  • Tom: 102 miles – Morchard Bishop (Devon)
  • Carlin: 64 miles – Trewint (Cornwall)

And of course, what a phenomenal marathon effort by this guy, charging into Scotland.

4:28:37

Keep up the good work!

Virtual Challenge: Day 98

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Two days shy of the century and we find Chris nearing the Scottish border. Ninety miles behind, Kev is skirting the Yorkshire Dales.

Meanwhile the Pack creep ever close to God’s county.

Totals and locations are below, there’s some great place names this week:

  • Chris: 483 miles – Metal Bridge (may or may not be a place name)
  • Kev: 392 miles – Fulwood
  • Dave: 179 miles – The Shoe
  • Matt: 165 miles – Farrington Gurney
  • Johnny: 137 miles – West Lyng
  • Tom: 102 miles – Morchard Bishop
  • Carlin: 55 miles – Temple

And some Google Streetview Shots…

Chris:

Kev:

Dave:

Matt:

Johnny:

Tom:

Carlin:

Keep up the good work!

Virtual Challenge: Day 91

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This was a big week folks! Combined milage totaled 143.95 miles. I’d also like to give a massive Lyne Road shout out to Matt and Carlin, who put in miles way above their averages!

Here’s everyone’s totals, so far:

  • Chris: 462 miles
  • Kev: 361 miles
  • Dave: 163 miles
  • Matt: 144 miles
  • Johnny: 111 miles
  • Tom: 99 miles
  • Carlin: 43 miles

It wouldn’t be an update with a few pictures from the route…

Chris in Cocklakes:

Kev in Walton:

Dave in Farrington Gurney:

Matt in Greylake:

Johnny in Uplowman:

Tom in Lapford:

Carlin in Victoria:

There’s some serious hedgerow game this week!

Keep up the good work!

The First Annual Spring Lyne Road Running Club Nature Week Photography Challenge 2024

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Lyne Road Running Club is excited to present the entries into the Spring Nature Week Photography Challenge.

Inspiring, creative, bold, challenging, and beautiful are all words that could be used (sparingly) for this collection. Let’s take a look.

Chris
Focusing on dirty paths, piles of sticks, and a pitiful looking stream, Chris really captures Oxfordshire running life.

Johnny
Bringing attention to the little known issue of exploited child labour in England’s countryside, Johnny presents a local Gardner, forced into capturing wild animals.

Matty
Bravo, really well done. Stock image?

Dave
Stunning, blinding morning light. Plus a rabbit.

Thank you to all who contributed and look out for the The Lyne Road Running Club Annual Summer Nature Week Photography Challenge.

Virtual Challenge: Day 78

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Day 78 and the pack are still desperately trying to reach the Six Bells for a Light and Bitter. Everyone managed some miles this week except Tom, who has a bad case of the sniffles.

Meanwhile Chris is passing Blackpool and headed towards the Lake District, while Kev is playing a round at The Belfrey.

Total miles covered are:

David: 139M
Chris: 395M
Johnny: 94M
Matt: 105M
Tom: 99M
Carlin: 30M
Kev: 292M

I’ve received submissions for the Nature Week Photography Challenge 2024 from most of you and I’ll be posting them later this week. Except for one from Chris. He knows which one.

Keep it up.

Virtual Challenge: Day 70 and Nature Challenge

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Firstly, some exciting news. This week is Nature Photography week. On your travels take pictures of the beautiful nature you encounter and send them to me. I’ll create a gallery!

Now for the weekly update:

Carlin – Three Burrows (28 Miles) – Stuck in roadworks

Chris – Warrington (363 Miles) – Near Manchester at a KFC

Dave – Taunton (132Miles)

Johnny – Sourton Down (83 Miles) – Very pleasant

Kevin – Banbury (253 Miles) – Leaving the south

Matt – Sourton Down (83 Miles) – Exactly the same place as Johnny

Tom – Lapford (99 Miles) – Nice little bridge

Keep it up!

Virtual Challenge: Day 63

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A brief one today. I want to give a shout out to Matt and Tom, who after a couple of quiet weeks got back on the road with some good numbers.

Johnny and Matt remain within a mile of each other. Brotherly love.

I’d also like to spotlight my favourite town name so far – Broadwoodwidger (where Matt and Johnny are currently passing).

Finally, my inbox is open for guest blog posts. You can write on any topic from your progress, the gear you use (running/riding, not drugs), to the history of Broadwoodwidger. Whatsapp me, or email me @ davebowers2000@gmail.com

Here’s where everyone stands:

  • Carlin
    • Three Burrows (26 Miles)
  • Chris
    • Crackerly (333 Miles)
  • Dave
    • Westleigh (122Miles)
  • Johnny
    • Broadwoodwidger (76 Miles)
  • Kevin
    • Fairfood (212 Miles)
  • Matt
    • Broadwoodwidger (77 Miles)
  • Tom
    • Lapford (99 Miles)

Still over 300 days to go. Keep it up.