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My story

 

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This year I am taking on a number of different challenges, partly for my own enjoyment, but as I'm doing them perhaps I could combine them with earning some much needed cash for charity.
Challenge No.1 - COMPLETE
York to Edinburgh cycle ride (15/05 - 17/05)
A 240.3 mile cycle trip
York to Kendal - 86.7 miles
Kendal to Dumfries - 80.2 miles
Dumfries to Edinburgh - 73.4 miles
York to Kendal was one of the worst days cycling I've ever encountered. The rain never stopped, and for nearly 90 miles I was soaking wet, cold and thoroughly miserable, I really didn't want to continue, but the thought of hot shower and a decent meal drove me on. The second and third days turned out to be much kinder, offering a little sunshine to raise my spirits.
Thanks to all who sponsored me......only three more to go.
Challenge No.2 (NEWS FLASH)
Sky dive (12/07)
Climb to around 12,000 feet then throw myself out
Hopefully land safely
After six and a half hours sat in the parachute centre looking endlessly at the sky wishing for the wind to drop and the clouds to disperse, I eventually came to the conclusion that my day would not include an exhillarating 12,000 foot belly flop..........a new date will be booked and I will fall out of a moving plane, if it kills me!!
Challenge No.3 (COMPLETE)
Tallinn (Estonia) to Warsaw (Poland) cycle ride (23/07 - 02/08)
Approximately 700 miles (TBC) taking in...
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
Belarus
Poland
5 different countries completed within 10 days! Just under 700 miles, 5 different languages, 5 different currencies and a hell of a lot of meat and potatoes (national dishes of all 5 places) and we are done! The weather report said it was going to rain, unfortunately the exact opposite happened and we were subjected to 8 hours a day of burning sun, I've never prayed for rain so much. All capital cities were fantastic such as Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius and Warsaw, I'd highly recommend all of them.
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Challenge No. 4 (COMPLETE)
Great North Run (20/09/09
Half marathon
13.1 mile run from Newcastle to Gatehead
I managed to beat my previous time of 2hrs and 3 minutes with a respectable 1hr 57 mins. I ran all the way and managed to stay clear of cramp. Straight after the event I found it a wee bit difficult to walk but pleased I did it.I have now completed all tasks apart from the Skydiving but that will be completed sometime soon.
I think you'll agree three of them will definitely work up a sweat, and the forth may lose different bodily fluids, but all are worth sending a few quid to a charity who's work enriches the lives of those who are affected by MS, and those who regularly care for them.
 
I'm not looking for x amount per mile, either cycled, run or fallen, just a one off payment to a worthy cause for 4 difficult challenges.
 
I will update those who sponsor me on each of the challenges once complete

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and their work buddies Donation by Mum & Dad 13/10/09  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

how many things?? Donation by Clarrie 06/10/09  

£38.00 + £10.72 Gift Aid

Jump!!! Dares ya! Oodles of Love Hannah and Kerry (Venues) Donation by Kerry Clarke 02/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done r'kid - smashing work Donation by Leigh Jardine 23/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Tim Wade 28/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Drew, good work. Maybe you should think about doing something that'll benefit the kiddies next time??? Donation by Darren Henson 05/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Drew and have fun Donation by leo clayton 21/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done Drew - many congratulations on all your achievements and good luck for the challenges ahead Donation by Interchange & Consort Hotels 10/07/09  

£77.04

One down and three to go.....best of luck! Donation by Ann Staton 08/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

i hope ur keeping to the maoam diet for this poochoid! Donation by Paul Jackson 04/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well Impressed Drew - Good Luck ! Donation by Kelly Scott 25/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Anne Lane 02/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Drew you are like a lycra wearing Action man!!!! Best of luck! Donation by Nikki Garrett 29/05/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Anna Snape 28/05/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

i agree with h-force :P Donation by carl 25/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A worthy cause ! Donation by Jonathan Evans 21/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Drew!!! Donation by Katie Wilson 21/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You could cycle a bit further !!!!! Good Luck DJ xxx Donation by Tracy Wilkins 21/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

woo! Donation by ruth 12/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of Luck Donation by Sandra 08/05/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Anonymous 07/05/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Drew, you never cease to amaze! Good luck, as always! Donation by Joanne Rowe 05/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Shelagh Kirkby 05/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Drew you put me to shame! Good luck and well done! Donation by Sue France 01/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good on ya Drew Donation by Liv 30/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

You are a Legend! Donation by Gail Heafield 30/04/09  

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Respect!!!! Donation by Louise Gofton 30/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Get your lycra on. Best of luck Deej! Donation by Dods 29/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You are the Greatest! Donation by Cara 29/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You are a real dweeboid Donation by H-Force 29/04/09  

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