The challenge

The Artemis Great Kindrochit Quadrathlon is an exhilarating test of stamina, strength and fitness through some of the most spectacular areas of the Scottish Highlands.

The course:

• Swim - 1.5k (0.8 miles) to North side of Loch Tay
• Run/Walk - seven Munro's encompassing the Lawers and Ptarmigan Ridges to Morenish (approx 24k or 15 miles)
• Kayak - 11k (7 miles) back to Ardtalnaig
• Cycle - around Loch Tay 54k (34 miles)
• Slice a melon - in two with a sword to stop the clock

It is anticipated to take between 11 - 13 hours to complete.

 

THE CAUSE

 

It is a very tough time to give , but also an incredibly important time to give.

 

Millions of families around the world experience hunger every day.

Food shortages due to disasters, conflicts and economic collapse

lead to malnutrition, disease and death.

Mercy Corps' food programmes, whether responding to large-scale emergencies or ongoing poverty, concentrate on those who are most vulnerable - children, the elderly, pregnant women and the homeless.

To Support the corp's in these tough times we have decided to throw ourselves fully into this amazing event ... pls dig deep

Next time, try to be a bit faster. Donation by Jamie White 27/08/09  

another late sponsor...! Donation by Liz Turner 10/08/09  

Sorry for such late sponsorship....realised I hadn't!! Can't wait to hear all about it. Donation by JMC 24/07/09  

Well done boy - a great achievement Donation by Ian Wilson 14/07/09  

What a challenge . . . good luck and be strong! Donation by Katharine x 11/07/09  

Good luck Guy! Donation by Joan & Peter Hampton 11/07/09  

a big challenge for some big boys...... Donation by Luke & Meg Johnson 09/07/09  

good luck Guy! A free sports massage will be waiting for you at amberstone! Donation by vicki mapplebeck 09/07/09  

Donation by Sue Mapplebeck 09/07/09  

Best of luck Guy and Jamie, rather you than me Donation by John mapplebeck 09/07/09  

Guy, just another run of the mill weekend planned - nothing too taxing. Keep an eye out for the monster of the loch. Good luck Donation by Tony and 'Auntie' Diana 09/07/09  

All the best Jamie, hope you've been staying off the Guinness and working hard at the training!! Looks like some challenge! Donation by Chris Collie 09/07/09  

Bet your regretting all the Guiness and Bacon Rolls in Dublin now........ All the best Jamie Donation by Laurie Phillips 09/07/09  

Donation by Anonymous 08/07/09  

Go luck, sounds like a great challenge and be careful with that sword! Donation by Andy & Jo 08/07/09  

Very impressive stuff Mr.White! Good luck and go for it x Donation by Peta, Tim and Luke 08/07/09  

Really good luck to you both, you mental, mental people. x Donation by Ollie & Dilly Brack 07/07/09  

I think just swimming in Loch Tay is worth the sponsorship. Donation by Peter Sadler 07/07/09  

I hope you make it in one piece. It will quite a feat. Donation by Clive Johns 07/07/09  

have a couple of deep fried mars bars before you start jamie x Donation by polly and geoff 06/07/09  

good luck - we'll be thinking of you! Donation by moya grady 06/07/09  

Good luck - hope it's easier than it looks Donation by Clara Altobell 06/07/09  

Donation by James Flegg 05/07/09  

Good luck Bufftie and watch oot for the wee bitin beasties. Donation by Euan Shand 03/07/09  

Good Luck Jamie - You mad fool!! Donation by Julia Hutchby 02/07/09  

Donation by Anonymous 02/07/09  

Hmm Loch Tay in July.... could be wetter in the Loch than out of it.... let's hope so! Good luck Donation by Joe Goodall 02/07/09  

Blimey...that's 90.5kms. I'm feeling really sorry for the melon. Donation by Angela Melvin 02/07/09  

What a crazy thing to do, good luck Papara!! Donation by P&A 02/07/09  

Jamie - Best of luck with it. Trust you'll don a kilt for the occasion. Ooh, the chaffing. Donation by Tom Crampin 02/07/09