My medal for completing the first stage of my Lord of the Rings challenge has arrived. I promise to try to keep the ring secret and safe until I can throw it into the fires of Mount Doom. I am making good progress on the next stage of my journey which takes me to the Doors of Durin.

In other news I have completed  my walking challenge of 100 miles for May’s National Walking month. My June challenge is step based and to achieve this challenge goal I will have to increase my average daily mileage by 0.75 miles.

Wish my luck

Despite the best intentions of the Nazgul I have successfully completed my 145 mile journey from Hobbiton to Bree. I will now depart the Prancing Pony on my 98 mile quest to The Doors of Durin.