Claire gave me ten days notice for the Steppingley Step that she had entered me as a 40th birthday present. No problem - I'm used to running marathons at short notice.
This is another great LDWA marathon, starting from Barton-le-Clay and ascending a long flight of steps after just a mile to get warmed up, followed by rolling countryside.
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| Completing the 2014 Steppingley Step |
On arriving home, my heart nearly stopped when I walked in to a surprise 40th birthday party! Here is the cake.
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| 40th cake |
Here is the route on Strava. 4:28:12, eighteen minutes faster than my first attempt at the Steppingley Step four years ago.
