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After resting up for the night I packed Bessie(the barrel) and donned some jogging flares:

Day 2 start Lybster

The fog closed in, I hoped it would clear before I reached the hills and mountains later on the day’s route.

Day 2 fog fields

 

The long uphill stretches that characterise the roads of the highlands make a marathon that bit more difficult. However what goes up must come down.

Day 2 hill climb

 

Higher into the hills the visibility got worse, dulling what was otherwise a picturesque region to pass through.

Day 2 Fog selfie

On the way down one of the last hills that I injured my ankle whilst trying to stop Bessie from getting away from me on the slope. As the fog began to clear, a war memorial presented itself, a monument to those who died serving in The First World War and to those who continue to serve and protect us today. It was a poignant reminder of the soldiers this challenge will go towards helping, their efforts for all of us and those who dedicate themselves to healing the sick and wounded.

Day 2 memorial

The second marathon over, I stopped in Helmsdale for the night to prepare for day 3: Helmsdale to Tain.