The John Muir Way Nocturnal
The last event on my calendar of what has been a life changing 2024 for me. I signed up for this back in June after getting fomo from a few pals signing up for it. I also thought it would be nice to see the year out with the same event organisers I started the year with. The event is based at Balgone Estate in North Berwick. Unlike the 50km at the start of the year, this one was 5.6km loops around the estate with 6 hours to see how many you can do. The thing that makes this extra is it starts at 4pm. Everyone's first (and those speedier folk's second) are in light then it's torches on. The head/chest torches were obviously mandatory kit. At the start & end of the loop is 'camp'. This is where you can pick up your refuelling or if taking it easier, have a rest. They provided pizza, alcohol free beer, snacks and drinks of water, active root or Coca Cola. I had only the water and coke - I'll explain why later. Lots of firsts again for me on this event. Night...