Tag Archives: Lands End to John O’ Groats

Finished

On Tuesday, September 29 I finished the Lands End to John O’ Groats Virtual run/walk. I really enjoyed the challenge. It gave me tremendous motivation to exercise and I’m missing it since it ended. I finished the event in just under five months. After a poor first month, I did wonder whether I would meetContinue reading “Finished”

700 Miles

I passed the 700 hundred mile mark with a 10 mile run through Bridgeport, West Virginia. The last time I ran through Bridgeport, I passed the 600 mile mark. I have not been able to hit 50 miles for the past two weeks. Soccer preseason and returning to work do not allow as much timeContinue reading “700 Miles”

600 Miles

I broke through the 600 mile barrier with a run in Bridgeport, West Virginia. I’ve been feeling really strong this month and I’m averaging 51 miles per week. I’m continuing to enjoy this huge challenge. I’m going to continue to try to average 50 miles per week, but it is going to become challenging whenContinue reading “600 Miles”

Halfway There!!

I passed the halfway point on the way to John O’ Groats with a 7 mile run through Nutter Fort, West Virginia. I’ve done three 50+ miles in a row now and am on track to do another this week. So far, July has been going well. The unrelenting heat has made things a littleContinue reading “Halfway There!!”

First 50+ Mile Week

I just finished my first 50+ mile week with a Sunday evening run through Nutter Fort and Stonewood, West Virginia. It was about a 50/50 split between running and walking for the week, but in the Lands End to John O’ Groats Virtual, every mile on foot counts I am trying to get as manyContinue reading “First 50+ Mile Week”

300 Miles

I passed the 300 mile mark with a run through the city park and streets of Bridgeport, West Virginia. Despite what the postcard I received depicts and the extremely hot weather we have been having recently, I have been feeling good. On the virtual map, I am coming up through the midlands and I’m aboutContinue reading “300 Miles”

169.1 Miles in June

I managed to do just over 60 miles more this month in the Lands End to John O’ Groats Virtual. I felt strong during most of the activities. I think increasing the mileage in July is going to be difficult but I’m willing to give it a try. I did some form of activity, whetherContinue reading “169.1 Miles in June”

200 Miles

I passed the 200 mile mark on the Lands End to John O’ Groats Virtual with a run at Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, West Virginia. I’ve been pleased with how the month of June has been going averaging 40 miles per week on the journey up the length of the UK. I’ve still got aContinue reading “200 Miles”

Highest Weekly Mileage So Far

I achieved my highest weekly mileage in the Lands End to John O’ Groats Virtual this week. I finished the week off with a six mile loop of Clarksburg, West Virginia. I was happy to hit the 40 mile mark for the week. Unless you are running along a rail trail or next to aContinue reading “Highest Weekly Mileage So Far”

100 Miles

I finally hit the 100 mile mark today with a trail run at Watters Smith Memorial State Park in Lost Creek, West Virginia. The Lands End to John O’ Groats Virtual run started off well at the beginning of May. It fell to pieces at the end of the first week and I have beenContinue reading “100 Miles”

Getting Warmer!!

As the end of May gets closer the temperature here in West Virginia is getting higher. The weather has been crazy this month bouncing around from below freezing and snow to high 80’s Fahrenheit and a lot of rain. Today was the first day I ran in warmer temperatures. It was 80F (27C) and sunny.Continue reading “Getting Warmer!!”