Day 1 - Edale to Crowden

Well, the support team turned out and delivered Kirsten and Rob to the start of their Pennine Way journey at Edale. The weather was certainly overcast but at least it wasn't raining.

After some initial 'prepping' (blister-proofing feet and eating bananas) they donned their very, very heavy rucksacks and posed for the photo-call at the pub, The Nags Head and of course, a photo with bears, Rutherford and Beaty (hope they are up for the trip).

They set off at 8.10 am, smiles on their faces and eager to go. Best of luck! It will be tough at times but we know you can do it - enjoy the journey and we look forward to hearing how the first day has gone.

At around 9.30 am they had reached Jacob's Ladder (photo emailed by Rob).