18 September 2005
I did it.
I walked 17 miles in 9 hours, and then walked a bit more until I got home and collapsed into bed.
I still can't believe I did it, and I probably wouldn't have made it round if it wasn't for Helene - who very generously carried my bag for a while when the going got really tough and I was on the verge of giving up.
I'm still exhausted and in a lot of pain as a result of my stubborn refusal to be sensible and not push the limits of what my body can handle, and I'm also a bit emotional about the whole thing, so I'm having trouble marshalling my thoughts into anything approaching coherence.
In the meantime though, some selected (better than camera phone quality) photographic highlights (the full set of photos can be found and/or viewed as a slideshow on flickr).
some lovely vistas you captured there :nod:
Bravo, Pix, bravo!
Well done, Pix! Some gorgeous photos you took.
So not only did you walk 17 - seventeen! - miles, but you took superb photos on the way. Congratulations on the whole thing! :-)
I wouldn't have offered if it wasn't ok so no biggie. And if anybody had told me before hand that I'd be chuffed that somebody was cheering at the end I'd have thought they were nuts.
Well done, well done indeed. Knowing your history I've a fair idea how big a deal this was so I'll wipe this tear from eye. You go girl!!
Ohh and you could have had the decency to take some BAD photos.. how is the "superwoman" cape??
Some really beautiful shots you've got there pix.
So can we expect a great north run version next year?
Awesome pixs, Ann! But most importantly, well done! you did it!
I'm exausted just thinking about it. Go you. Well done. Pat yourself on the back.
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