Almost half way we are treated to some of the most stunning views of the journey …
… and it is the start of the most challenging time.
There is pain and there is pain and there is running almost 1700km in 6 weeks and knowing you have another 2300km to go. After toenails have gone and your knee has swollen up and you are wondering why you are doing this. I am guessing at Emma’s thoughts but I know about her feet. I can only imagine the powerful discussion between her body and head.
At first break, I walk over to her but her focus is within herself. Sensing anger, I move away. Mike stays silently with her. He has been with her every step of the way, whilst the rest of the team have been with her only for meals, rest times and the occasional run. I am surprised at how little opportunity we have had to chat. Even in Victoria Falls, I was too busy blogging, admin, shopping, cleaning. And now, right at the darkest point, what can be done to ease her pain?
*****
Number of Days: 40
Total distance run by Emma: 1683 km, 1045 miles
Daily average distance run by Emma (including rest days): 42 km, 26.1 miles
Distance run today: 41.76 km, 25.95 miles
Head over Heels 2014 