Route Recce

Well, I got back from the Lakes this afternoon after a week spent checking out the route for the Lakeland 100. We did all of it bar the leg from Dalemain to Howtown. That's 95 miles in six days. We had a mix of weather and it was good to test our resolve during the three days of rain and wind that we had to contend with.
The route itself is beautiful. I've been going to the Lakes for many years to walk and run over the peaks but by staying high, I've missed out on some fabulous valleys. The Lakeland 100 follows links between the passes so most of the terrain was new to me.
How did the Spencer body withstand the punishment? Not bad actually. My feet are in surprisingly good shape - no blisters or nail losses; just some slight sole soreness and a couple of ankle-turning moments to keep me on my toes. I'll need to put some work into the wobble board to prevent any sprains during the race. I had some minor chaffing which was due to a combination of soaking wet Ron Hills under waterproof trousers. I'll be wearing shorts on the day so it shouldn't be a problem. I might test them out in the wet though just to make sure. My legs have stood up surprisingly well with 6800m of height gain in them and there are no joint problems. Top.