02/09/2012

Day 3 Burnham-on-Crouch to Harwich

This was my first running day and after a combined 255 miles in two days cycling, I was slightly apprehensive  on how my little legs would cope. Starting with a lovely sunrise, the day kept clear and warm. Sometimes too warm.

This was a planned 51 mile day and unlike day 2 where the miles were more than expected, this was exactly 51 miles. Due to all the estuaries on this journey it was a mostly land locked run until I got to Harwich where I ended and took the foot ferry to Felixstowe at base camp.

 I took this photo in Maldon as there was no-one to ask.

On my journey to Harwich I was on a strict dead line to reach the ferry before 16:15 as this was the last one of the day to go over to Felixstowe. You cant book your place for this ferry. I made good time, in fact got there an hour early. I decided to ask the skipper if I was on the correct pier when he revealed that the ferry was full. 

As Tricia was waiting in Felixstowe the prospect of not getting on that ferry wasn't a lovely idea especially after my 51 mile run. I put my case to the skipper and within 15 mins he convinced two ferry crosser's to change their minds. On the ferry itself people gave me a few pounds for donations and the skipper did not charge me for the ride.

   A massive thank you to you Skipper! and all the people on the ferry!