<b>Day 9</b><br>
The NMYP May Marathon runners completed a further 25.6miles on day 9 to make more brilliant progress on their virtual journey.  

Setting off from near from just south of Hardwicke in Gloucester the team travelled north through Gloucester, Twekesbury, Upton Upon Seven, to end their day in the village of Kempsey south of Worcester and in the Malvern Hills.  

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Strange fact 9</b><p> Gloucester Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship continuously for over 1,300 years, The most noTABLE monument is the canopied shrine of Edward II of England who was murdered at nearby Berkeley Castle which the team (virtually) visited on day 8. The Malvern Hills have been designated as a biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest. They are known for their spring water – initially made famous by the region's many holy wells, and later through the development of the 19th-century spa town of Great Malvern, a process which culminated in the production of the modern bottled drinking water.<p>

<b>Shout out to:</b> Daniel Kelly for reaching the marathon distance, and Oliver Amatt for adding extra miles to the 22 strong team.  In nine days the team have covered some 275 miles. only another 600plus to go to Lands End. Great progress from the whole team.