LOCKHART TAKES GOLD.........in a New World Record time

I wish!!!

 

Today started off with a leisurely 5.30am alarm call and after a high fibre breakfast (not) it was time to head off to Victoria Park and collect my bike (coaching colleague Mark Smith very kindly looked after it overnight).

The bike was loaded onto the truck and me onto the bus and on our way to Glasgow by 6.45am. 

Made my way to the start line at Glasgow Green (near Paradise I'm told, or to some Celtic Park) and crossed the start line at 8.45am.  This was it, only 51 miles to go. 

Meandered through the streets of Glasgow's East End then onto Drumpelier Park, Coatbridge, Avonbridge, Plains, Linlithgow, Winchburgh, Kirkliston, Cramond Brig and finally ending up at Victoria Park once more.  A challenging road course with quite a few climbs (Lance Armstrong would have been proud of me) and I chose not to stop at any of the feeder stations.  I had a record to establish after all.  If truth be told, I thought if I did stop I wouldn't start again! Finished in 3 hours 55 minutes which was quicker than I expected.  Quite pleased with that.  Just need the rest of the week to recuparate.

Thank you to all who have supported me in this, your comments and funding are very much appreciated.

 

 

 

 

 

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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I’m taking part in the Pedal for Scotland 55 miles cycle from Glasgow to Edinburgh in support of two Children’s Charities.

Why Spartans Football Club (Youth)?  - football has a very powerful and positive influence on people – especially young people.  Not only can it provide opportunities for enjoyment and achievement, it can also develop valuable qualities and skills such as self-esteem, leadership and teamwork.  Spartans places the welfare of all young people first and adopts practices that support, protect and empower them.  With YOUR help, we can continue to develop and train our volunteers in their duty of care towards children and to help to protect them from abuse. 

Spartans Football Club (Youth) is committed to the protection of children.

http://www.spartansfcyouth.com/

Why CHILDREN 1ST   - CHILDREN 1ST is the working name of the RSSPCC in Scotland and supports families under stress, protects children from harm and neglect, helps them recover from abuse and promotes their rights and interests.  Last year, thanks to the help of their supporters, they were able to help more than 2,300 vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people.  With YOUR help, they can continue to work towards their aim of one day every child in Scotland enjoying a safe, happy and secure childhood.

www.children1st.org.uk

My objective? - one of my roles as Child Protection Officer is to ensure our charity and its volunteers adopts best practice and helps to safeguard children and help create a safe environment for all at the Club.  Our volunteers and children have a clear position of our expected standards which need to be upheld at all times.  CHILDREN 1ST provides support to me and to our club.   

I’m hoping that my physical exertions on Sunday 13^th September will help both charities attain their goals. These charities are “good causes” and worthy of your support.

 

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