Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.
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
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Multiple Sclerosis Society - Woodlands Respite Care Centre gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.
So please sponsor me now!
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Multiple Sclerosis Society - Woodlands Respite Care Centre gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.
So please sponsor me now!
