Day Four - Review

The boys finished today in a fantastic 5h48m, determination above and beyond!

Relief at the 26.2 mile mark

There are no further injuries apart from a couple of new blisters and some very tired legs and muscles.

Andy's turn to flash his feet today

Highlight of the day for them was crossing the border from Scotland to England closely followed by sprinting (!) through the three and a half marathon point. This huge milestone gave them a tremendous psychological and physical boost.

From the splendour of Dumfries and Galloway to the desolation of Cumbria

The final 6 miles today were again very difficult with some significant hills which have a real impact on the body whether you are climbing or descending. Unfortunately tomorrow and Friday will bring much more of the same.

Steve and Andy made their way to the luxury of the Travelodge at Southwaite Services on the M6 and promptly lowered themselves into a cold bath. Separate baths.

They then jumped in the car, well hobbled actually, and made their way to Carlisle for a special appointment with a sports masseuse and physiotherapist. So a big thank you to Emma Cooper Sports and Atlas Physio for helping the recovery process in advance of the last three marathons.

Andy points out the spot to aim for....

....then lies back and savours the moment

You probably heard Steve's screams in Blackpool and he wouldn't confirm whether the tears were driven by relief or pain! Bryan's tears as a sympathetic onlooker were driven 100% by laughter. (By the way, that's not Bryan in the picture with Steve).

Laughing or crying?

So its back on the road tomorrow for the jog from Southwaite to the general area of Shap, some 1100 feet above sea level. It's going to be a tough one, so keep them in your thoughts!