Marathon of Britain - Race update 4

Dan checks in after the first stage..

Hello again, we've finally finished day one. A total of just over 16 miles by my navigation system. The good news is that we didn't get lost once..and it took about 3 and a half hours all in all.. Victoria and I came in together..

It was an absolute shocker of a first hill...it should definately be called a mountain - I think someone should rename the Malvern Hills the Malvern Mountain - as it sounds more impressive too... that was the first section from the start line - we were climbing that to checkpoint one which weemed to take forever - but then it was just along the ridge and hoping the navigation held out - which it did.

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Managed to map read our way around in a good time.. around 3.5hours compared to around 4 - 4.5 last year..so we're both very happy - we're both going to have a nice rest - and we've had a bit of a wash which is a benefit from last year as we didn't get any washing... so we're clean.. or cleaner than we were... and hoping that the temperature dies down a bit - it was very hot today...so lots of sun creme - and we've been wearing our hats ensuring we drink lots of water..

Missing everyone at home..and think of you... Missing Jack - so If someone can say hello to Jack for me..no doubt I'll talk to him later.

A good day and we're both very happy with it... tomorrow is about 29 miles and lots of hills which is going to be fun..but I'll let you know about that on the next call..

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