GUCR 07 - Catherine de Barnes & Hatton

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Date: 04 June 2007 19:10:01

The canal winds its way out of Birmingham past the urban redevelopment of swanky bars, clubs & apartments. It takes a little over 12miles to get to the first checkpoint at Catherine-de-Barnes during this time the atmosphere amongst runners has been relaxed and I've chatted to several new and old faces along the way. Having managed to get some drink on and take on a gel and energy bar I top up my supplies and keep moving.

After this the canal passes under the M42 and moves into the countryside on the way to the Hatton checkpoint at 22miles. More friendly banter with the occasional runner and crew, it's amazing how quickly the runners spread out and the varying paces and strategies mean you never stay together too long without a concerted effort. Having missed a couple of planned walk breaks in the first section I was able to be more disciplined on this section, trying to save my legs for as long as possible. Even so I was ahead of plan already.