STOP PRESS!

Just to let everyone know that unfortunately the Twin Towers event has been postponed till November.  I received the email this morning and read it a few minutes ago.  The reason is they want to increase the number of participants and allow them more time to reach their target.

I will know by next week when the exact date is and will update this page when I receive it.

Therefore, I'm going to extend this page out till the second week in December, so you can still donate if you want.  I can, however, refund you if you'd prefer.

Thanks to all those who have donated so far.

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Here's a link to the Challenge on the Action Against Hunger website to give you some idea of what I'm taking part in:

http://www.actionagainsthunger.org.uk/get-involved/events/twinpeak/

Maybe you could take part yourself!

Details here:

The Broadgate Tower & CityPoint

Sunday 23 May 2010 

935 feet, 67 floors, 1512 steps 

 

On the 23rd May 2010 participants will undertake the ultimate urban physical challenge; competing individually or in teams of four to be the fastest to ascend the never ending staircases of two of London’s most iconic buildings in succession.

These are all the details I have at the moment but I'll update them when I get them.

UPDATE - The Training:

Just thought I'd share the training I've been doing to get me in shape for this marathon task.

Last Sunday (2nd) I went for a run around Greenwich Park.  I'd previously made this trek with my sister some years ago and was out on my feet then.  This time though I was a little more prepared...

As you are all aware (because I probably bore you with it!) I'm up at 5:30am every day and on the Wii Fit for my days' training.  This will include stretching out with Yoga/Pilates followed by a 30 minute run.  My maximum time if I do both these disciplines is 57 minutes.  On my park run days I do the Yoga/Pilates only.

In addition to this I've been healthy eating (no, NOT dieting) for over a year now, lost the weight I was carrying around which wasn't doing my back any good, and ensured I eat at regular intervals and got a good nights sleep.

Anyway, enough of that...

My first run took 18 minutes - which wasn't bad for a first sojourn in many a year outdoors.  I followed this with a run up the steps to One Tree Hill, four times in total, to give me an idea of what lies ahead.  The walk back from the park was a little slower than I usually do but it gave my legs the warm down they needed.  Did I mention it was cold and raining that day?

On my second run (9/5) I decided to run around the park twice, to challenge myself and to see if I could make it, and luckily it wasn't as cold and raining.  This took 36 minutes.  I timed my first run and it was slightly shorter than last weeks and considering the total time it means I didn't slow at all on my second circuit.  After a brief respite I followed up with a run up One Tree Hills' steps.  This time I managed 6 ascentions/descentions before a felt a slight twinge in my left calf.

Next week I will be attempting an anti-clockwise run, which is a lot tougher!

THANKS TO ALL THOSE THAT HAVE DONATED SO FAR, BOTH ONLINE AND OFFLINE, AND I HOPE YOU'LL BE THINKING OF ME RUNNING UP ALL THOSE STAIRS IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS TIME.  :o)