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My story

 

A climber, who suffered severe head injuries while ice climbing, is to support the charity Headway by running the three highest peaks in and cycling 500 miles between them.

 

Colin Watts, from Melksham near Bath , is raising vital funds for Headway by running over the highest peaks in each country in mainland , Snowdon , Scafell and Ben Nevis and cycling between them.  He plans to do this over six days in June to raise money for Headway, the ’s leading brain injury charity. 

Colin fell 200 ft in 2003 while ice climbing in North Wales suffering severe head injuries and multiple fractures.  As part of his recovery, the 42 year old has taken part in a number of gruelling long-distance runs for Headway, already raising £6,500 in support of others who have brain injuries.

 

He plans to start at the foot of Snowdon at the Snowdon Ranger car park.  He will follow this by cycling 250 miles to Wasdale Head at the base of Scafell, after running over this he will cycle the 250 miles to Fort William over the next 2 days.  From there he will complete the run over Ben Nevis and finish at the Glen Nevis car park. He will be supported (in a car) by his partner Janet and hopes to be joined for some of the legs by family and friends. 

“I have done several long runs before so did not see the three peaks to be much more difficult.  Then, as part of my training, I ran over Scafell on New Years day followed by a bike ride the day after and my legs were aching for the next 5 days. I think it was running down from the summit that did it, as it uses different muscles.  I view these runs as steps in my ‘journey of recovery’ and an opportunity to help others who have suffered brain injuries more severe than my own,” says Colin.

 

Colin will have to get accustomed to cycling 100-mile-days with legs tired from the hill running, but his training, which has already started, will help prepare him.

 

In May 2006 Colin successfully completed in six days the very hilly, 186 mile Pembrokeshire Coast Path.

 

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Colin, no doubt bump into to you soon at the gym. Good luck with the Jersey marathon training Donation by Adam 11/07/07  

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Well done mate,what is planned for next year? Donation by Colin Beechey 20/06/07  

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Well done Colin! Donation by John Cousins 19/06/07  

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Fantastic effort, I needed a mini-bus! Donation by Andy Fisher 19/06/07  

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Amazing achievement Donation by Charles Dexter 2 15/06/07  

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Well done - what's next? Donation by Martin & Fiona Wright 14/06/07  

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Fantastic!!! Donation by Shelley Justice 13/06/07  

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another fab achievement, we are all very proud to have you as one of usxxx Donation by little sis sue 12/06/07  

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Full of admiration, never doubted you would do it Donation by Anne & Russel 11/06/07  

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Well done chap! Donation by Tim Perkin 09/06/07  

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Go for it Bruv... I know you can do it! Donation by chris 07/06/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

You survived the attention of my 3 alsatians on the bike track - you are one brave man ..... Donation by Tania Francis 06/06/07  

£25.00

Colin you are a continuing inspiration Donation by Sue Hewitt 06/06/07  

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You are amazing - good luck Donation by Allie 04/06/07  

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We'll be thinking of you! Good luck! Donation by Hilary & Chris 31/05/07  

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Donation by Richard 29/05/07  

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Donation by Charles Dexter 28/05/07  

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Yep, its impressive! Still think you should consider some water sports for next year! Donation by Helen 25/05/07  

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And when you have finished, how about a leg of the Cotswold Way Relay? Donation by Wrinty 23/05/07  

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So, just to be clear, does the bike go up the peaks with you? ;-) Donation by Steve K - SMCC 18/05/07  

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Colin Rules!!!! Donation by Joyce Hewitt 16/05/07  

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Go for it Colin Donation by Andy Korsak 15/05/07  

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Donation by anonymous 14/05/07  

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Good luck! Hopefully I'll be able to join you at some stage Donation by John Dale 12/05/07  

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Donation by John Kidd 27/04/07  

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good luck - you can do it,Jersey Donation by anonymous 27/04/07  

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Fingers crossed for good weather for you, all the best Donation by Jon Cawte 26/04/07  

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Just saw this on the RW Tri thread. Good luck. I'm sure you'll make it.. Donation by Patrick Hickmott 13/04/07  

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Whatever next.... Donation by Nick 30/03/07  

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Your determination continues to astound me..(Can I have some ?!!) Donation by IB 14/02/07  

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