<b>Day 17</b><br>The team added 19 miles on day 17 of their virtual journey. Heading north from Egerton the intrepid runners went through Darwen, Blackburn, Ribchester and settled in Longridge south of the Forest of Bowland which they will investigate on day 17.  <p><b>Strange Fact 17</b><br>In 1826, Blackburn was at the centre of anti-powerloom ‘Luddite’ riots when a mob arrived in the town after attacking powerlooms in Accrington. The mob destroyed 212 powerlooms in the space of 35 minutes. The luddites were protesting against manufacturers who used modern machines in what they called “a fraudulent and deceitful mannerâ€ to get around standard labor practices.<p><b>Shout out to...</b><br> Todays special shout out is to all the parents and guardians of the children involved in this effort ..its not always easy to get children out running but to have 26 young boys and girls completing a combined 424 miles in 17 days is no mean feat and when schools kick back off they will go back in good fitness shape .. keep them all going even when they complete the marathon distance.. well done and thank you.