Around Rutland 2026 - Update 2

Wednesday 15th April 2026

I have never felt less "ready" for a 100 Mile Walk in all the 13 years I've been doing this!!

I've put in the mileage in training as usual. I've been a lot more reticent with my fundraising as I think many folk are getting donation overload & I find it increasingly difficult to keep asking. I feel more & more like Oliver facing up to Mr Bumble!!!

I kept telling myself there was plenty of time . . . . And then, suddenly, here we are & time has gone! 

Tomorrow I'm off & on Friday I start the first day of my 8 day challenge.

Packing took a while. I've gone from this in the morning:

I was going to limit myself to 2 bags!! 

Well that worked well!! Only 8 bags!!! One suitcase with most of my walking clothes for the week. One "overnight" bag with everything for the 2 nights we're spending in a hotel before moving to our rental for the remaining week. Two back packs: one for my actual walks & the other containing my laptop & other electrical gizmos.  Two carrier bags containing my walking boots, a lightweight pair that are (hopefully) waterproof & my old, very holey but comfortable boots. One Tesco bag containing my snacks, sandwich box, medication & reading matter. The final holdall contains all those things that I probably won't need but am loathe to leave behind!!!

In contrast, Denise has also packed:

One bag, two pairs of trainers!!!

Oh, & all the food (& whisky) that we'll be taking. 

I'll post again after my first walk on Friday. 

You can support me and my two charities by clicking on the link below which will take you to my fundraising page at Give as you Live Donate: 

https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/marg-davies-april-2026-round-rutland-walk

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