Adam in Runderland

We had been descending for close to a mile. It was a steady descent, more than runnable. A chance to stretch out the legs. At the bottom we stopped at the checkpoint to refill out water bottles from the fast flowing stream when cramp struck.  I watched as my friend Matt grimaced in agony and beads of sweat fell from his brow. The muscles of his inner thighs had completely spasmed. He was unable to move. We were nine miles into day two of our three day Lakeland adventure with fifteen miles and numerous summits still to go. It was a relief when after a few minutes he was able to take a few hesitant steps. Disaster seemed to have been averted. We continued along a flat road before beginning our next ascent. Suddenly, Matt let out a cry and fell to the floor writhing in pain. The cramps were back. The day seemed to be over and we began to discuss how to get back to the campsite. ----------------- Matt, his wife Kelly and I had booked onto the Scarpa Great Lakeland 3 Day that is held in the

You may have noticed that I have not written anything on this blog in 2024. Does this mean I've stopped running? No. I've just stopped writing about it. Why? I have no excuse other than laziness.  As usual I started the year aiming to continue to run regularly, but to lower my mileage which seems to increase year on year. Failed. Somehow I've managed to accumulate over 1000 miles within the first four months. Most of this has been here in London. A combination of winter weather, financial constraints and personal circumstances have resulted in little travel, but that is all set to change. In May I will be heading to the Lake District and I have a September trip to the Swiss Alps booked. I'm hopeful that I will also get to Wales, Scotland and the Peak District again. I'll try and write more regularly about these trips.  I often feel that people won't be so interested in the runs I do here in London, but I suppose to anyone who doesn't live here they may appea