Friday evening
So this weekend I head out for two quite serious training walks. Tomorrow I will be catching the early train to Lewes and then walk back home, a 20 mile walk along the Sussex Ouse Valley Way. Followed by a brisk 12 mile walk up to and around Ardingly Reservoir on Sunday.
During my South Downs challenge I will be walking 20 miles on my first day followed by three 24 milers and ending on an easy (!) 10 mile stretch into Eastbourne over the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head on the Friday.
This weekends escapade will be the first real idea of how much of a challenge I'm going to be facing and I have to admit that I am feeling quite apprehensive about it. I walked 15 miles (with full pack) a few weeks back and found the last few miles a struggle (and not to mention some rather unpleasant chaffing!)
So my pack is packed and weighing in a 13kg (a little under what it will be for my challenge) and my boots are by the door. I'll check in tomorrow and let you know how I've got on - blisters, chaffing and all!
Cheers
Nick
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