Despite the exertions of yesterday, I got up at 5am this morning and was parked up once again opposite "The White House" at 6.40am ready to walk another 15 miles.
One of Leonie's friends Kat contacted me last night to offer her services as a walking companion and whilst I would have been happy enough to do it on my own, the offer of some company was too good to turn down for three reasons (i) it would ensure that I would actually get up and do it (ii) it would make the walk more interesting having Kat to talk to (iii) it would reduce the chance of me getting lost and bumbling around aimlessly for hours like that daft English lad did in the Blue Mountains (I bet that is the first time Cannock Chase has been compared to the Blue Mountains).
We made really good time and by 8.30am we were sat on a bench at Seven Springs dining on cereal bars and bananas, having done at least 7.5 of the 15 miles.
The weather was also in our favour and by 9am it was quite warm - not that I was complaining in any way. We continued to make really good time and, having taken the right path at Fairoak this time, we were back at the car by 10.15pm.
All in all, the 15 miles took us 3 hours 20 minutes which included a couple of 5 minute stops. That's over 4 miles an hour which seems a bit fast but the book definitely says that the route is 15 miles - and I'm not going to argue with that.
My feet held up ok. They were still a bit sore from yesterday and the soreness didn't get any better. However,it didn't get alot worse either and after a detailed foot inspection when I got back I am happy to confirm that there are no blisters to be seen.
I'm fairly confident now that providing I continue with my 'feet preparation' I should be ok - certainly fitness and stamina shouldn't be an issue (touch wood).
I now need to make sure over the next couple of weeks that I have all the kit I need. I'm hoping to go to 'Go Outdoors', a large walking/climbing/trekking equipment superstore in Wolverhampton on Tuesday where I will have a look at what stuff I still need to get and either buy it there and then or make a note of it to buy at one third of the price in one of the well known supermarkets or internet auction websites!!
In relation to the photo, for those of you who haven't seen me for a while, remember..........the camera adds 10lbs! And yes, those legs are that white. It's a good job Colonel Sanders wasn't in the area.
One of Leonie's friends Kat contacted me last night to offer her services as a walking companion and whilst I would have been happy enough to do it on my own, the offer of some company was too good to turn down for three reasons (i) it would ensure that I would actually get up and do it (ii) it would make the walk more interesting having Kat to talk to (iii) it would reduce the chance of me getting lost and bumbling around aimlessly for hours like that daft English lad did in the Blue Mountains (I bet that is the first time Cannock Chase has been compared to the Blue Mountains).
We made really good time and by 8.30am we were sat on a bench at Seven Springs dining on cereal bars and bananas, having done at least 7.5 of the 15 miles.
The weather was also in our favour and by 9am it was quite warm - not that I was complaining in any way. We continued to make really good time and, having taken the right path at Fairoak this time, we were back at the car by 10.15pm.
All in all, the 15 miles took us 3 hours 20 minutes which included a couple of 5 minute stops. That's over 4 miles an hour which seems a bit fast but the book definitely says that the route is 15 miles - and I'm not going to argue with that.
My feet held up ok. They were still a bit sore from yesterday and the soreness didn't get any better. However,it didn't get alot worse either and after a detailed foot inspection when I got back I am happy to confirm that there are no blisters to be seen.
I'm fairly confident now that providing I continue with my 'feet preparation' I should be ok - certainly fitness and stamina shouldn't be an issue (touch wood).
I now need to make sure over the next couple of weeks that I have all the kit I need. I'm hoping to go to 'Go Outdoors', a large walking/climbing/trekking equipment superstore in Wolverhampton on Tuesday where I will have a look at what stuff I still need to get and either buy it there and then or make a note of it to buy at one third of the price in one of the well known supermarkets or internet auction websites!!
In relation to the photo, for those of you who haven't seen me for a while, remember..........the camera adds 10lbs! And yes, those legs are that white. It's a good job Colonel Sanders wasn't in the area.
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