5 Rifles check in...

Capt Mark Shercliffe of 5 Rifles briefly updates us on their progress...

Away from the heat of Iraq a quick marathon before lunch seemed like a walk in the park!

It is not unusual to see soldiers out running in a squad and, now that all of 5th Battalion The Rifles are back from operational tour, it is a familiar sight around their home town of Paderborn, Germany.

Watching the squad run in, stretch off and walk, not hobble, away it would seem that they are now in the best condition for next week. With strict instructions of what to do over their ‘leave’ or holiday period, the next time they meet up there will be a carbo-packing couple of days!

Disbelief is also in the air that the end is very nearly in sight but there is still 65 miles to go!

Good luck to all and looking forward to seeing you all next week.

Mark