Tom, Steph, Ross & Josh are going from Source to Sea.

184 miles, 46 locks, 4 men, 2 kayaks, 1 of the busiest and most unforgiving waterways in the world: The River Thames!

So, you're probably wondering why?

Well, why not?

At Rise Gym the ethos is all about promoting 'healthy body, healthy mind' through whatever form of training you prefer.

We wanted to push ourselves far beyond our comfort zone and challenge ourselves in a way that would test our conditioning, endurance and mental fortitude.

Before preparing for this challenge, none of us had ever stepped in a kayak!

We'll be setting off from Lechlade, Gloucestershire, and making our way east through Southern England, before arriving at Teddington, where the Thames becomes tidal. From here we make our way through London, navigating the choppy waters and fierce current. We then complete our challenge near the Thames Barrier.

All being well, we will be aiming to complete this in 4 days. This is going to be tough as that's 15 hours a day in the water at a good pace with minimal breaks and camping on the river bank.

We will be doing all of this in aid of MIND. They are a fantastic charity that do brilliant work supporting people with mental health issues. They are a charity that echo the ethos of Rise Gym and we are proud to be doing this in their name. The more money we can raise, the better equipped they can be to support the people who desperately need it.

Thanks for reading and please follow Rise Gym across all social media platforms for updates and to keep up with our progress.

Tom, Steph, Ross & Josh.

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