4 x 4 x 48 challenge 2021

I did this this weekend. Started ar 7pm on Thursday.

It has kicked my arse! My little toes are more blister than toe. My left hip is sore. And I’m VERY sleepy.

I think of you’re fit this isn’t a big deal, if you’re running a lot the volume isn’t insane. You’ll want either lots of shorts or a fast drying option… that all got a bit awkward/smelly.

I struggled with getting cold on the night runs, and then not being able to get to sleep.

I am not very fit. This is the biggest running volume I’ve put together in a week in ages. My feet swelled up and I think that’s what’s lead to the blisters. And I only own one wind proof smock that I worry will never smell right again!

I wouldn’t rush to do this again, it sucked. And if I was fit enough for it I don’t think it would yield anything other than curiosity.

I had some expectation that I’d have some kind of running epiphany. It wasn’t forthcoming. It never seems to be.

Am I glad I’ve done it? Sure.

Now if anyone has recommendations about how to deal with little toe blisters I’m listening!

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