2013 - February 2

Dani's 2013 Challenges.....

Saturday 2nd February 2013

The Rauceby Ripper.....

Cannot believe its February already... seriously, how quickly is it going!!

This week has been filled with lots of flu, snotty noses and generally feeling blah.. after my walk the other night, the bug decided to pay me back a little... so an early night with one of my fav films, lots of water and overdose of Vicks vapour rubs was what the Doctor ordered.. 

Not my finest hour I have to admit, however Vicks up the nose really helped and the next day, felt alot better. 

So, today was challenge no. 3 - The Rauceby Ripper.. with a title like that, I wasn't sure what to expect. The sun was shining (which I saw as a good sign), the skies were blue but the wind however was very chilly.

Walkers set off at 9.30am (I set off at 9.40am after getting way-laid at the registration desk).. soon started catching folk up and by mile 2 had overtaking 6 peeps and was walking at a steady pace. The route took you across many fields, through woodland and farmers yards and over the odd road. Due to the snow-melt, there was alot of mud in places which made it difficult to keep a steady rhythm, looked more like I was re-enacting a scene from Bambi in some places!

Finally after 2hrs, 10mins I walked through the finish line, and greeted with a delightful goodie bag from Sainsburys - chocs, banana, water, crisps, a family pass to Belton Woods Leisure and a fab medal for completing.

Definitely would consider doing this event again next year, great organisation, very happy marshalls, all in all a great morning!

Good start to February.. 9.10 miles.. almost at the 100 marker, but not quite... will break that tomorrow..

Off out with my bezzie school friends tonight for a good meal and catch up.. been a long while since we were all together so I sure we have alot to talk about!

Enjoy your weekend peeps


Dani xx