The Dorset and friends volunteers at the first checkpoint. I’d add that I’m only visiting select checkpoints on the route, which is more to do with the limitations of getting there rather than a lack of aspiration to visit them all.
Anne and Vaughan were two of the first in, with Anne being the 100s officer so there’s not much that she doesn’t know about this event.
The formidable David Morgan, who I am sure is getting taller every year.
Roger and Yvonne, the first two entrants in from Norfolk & Suffolk.
Andy Todd, looking calm and confident.
Despite his war wound…..
Some of the Norfolk & Suffolk entries in there, including Jane, Jayne and Hilary.
Chelle and Michael then swept in, completing the Norfolk & Suffolk entrants.
The weather at this stage was very warm, it would have been too hot for me, but I complain about the heat a lot. There wasn’t much shade along parts of the route and those without hats were starting to suffer from sunburn already. It’s a challenge when the first ten mile section is hot, it might feel reasonably pleasant but it can lead to excessive sweating and it is quite exhausting. But entries on the 100 have all completed a 50 mile event and have lots of experience, so confidence remained high.