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My story

 

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Yet again, the team had been training hard for the latest challenge to help Maggies Cancer Caring Centres improve their service to the families and suffers of this wide spread illness.  It is a cause very close to our hearts and hence the need to do monumental and quite frankly stupid events.

The team completed this one at 6.15a.m. on Sunday the 4th May at Inverness after leaving Fort WIlliam at 8am Saturday morning.  The route followed The Great Glen for a 32 mile bike ride which we thought would be roads and canal sides but much of it was up through the forest, avoiding trees, rocks and other cyclists pushing their bikes.  Even the downhills were hard work with so much loose stone and sand causing the bikes to skid all over the place. Aching arms on a bike ride??! Vibration white finger all round!

That was immediately followed by a 40 mile trek which again followed forestry paths and with blisters reported in mile 3, the test really began. We hoped the  fantastic views would  distract the team from the terrain and the aches but we were so busy watching our footing that we missed a lot of it. 

Our fantastic support team were on hand with the vaseline, pain killers, champagne and beers as well as a big dose of motivation for each team member as they fought their individual pain barriers and negative thoughts of failure.   We are glad to report that everyone completed it who hoped to and they even managed to run over the finish line.  

You can still dig deep and sponsor us online if you wish.  It's an easier option than taking part next year!  Get your own team though as I don't see any of us attempting that again.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Maggie's Centres will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Many thanks from all of us and Maggies 'Customers'  for your support.

Proc, Blondie, CJ, Rusty, Manimal, Gerry, Cor & Dor    x

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Thanks guys, much appreciated Donation by Our Welsh and scottish friends 07/06/08  

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Well done to all, keep up the good work Donation by Stuart Jackson 19/05/08  

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Read it ! Read it ! Read it ! Donation by Kate Williamson 16/05/08  

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Well Done to All of You !!!! :-) Donation by Caroline Ferrier 15/05/08  

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Well Done Gerry & Team Donation by Tasha & Andy Vince 09/05/08  

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Well done guys - great job. Should've sent Cuddles with you - he'd have loved it!! lots of love, Sal, Vic and Cuddles xx Donation by Sally Williams 09/05/08  

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Good luck to everyone. Donation by Helena Redpath 08/05/08  

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Congratulations and well done to you all. See you soon. Aileen & Ken xx Donation by Aileen & Ken MacCrimmon 06/05/08  

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Just realised the event is over - hope your aches and pains are easing.Congratulations! you certainly all deserve to feel proud of yourselves! Donation by Mazza Sloss 05/05/08  

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Good luck! You are all nuts but I have the utmost admiration and respect for your bravery!x Donation by Lynn Montgomery-Hawke 02/05/08  

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Sounds incredible. Makes the marathon sound easy peasy. Good luck Donation by Carl & Clare Ashton 02/05/08  

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Well done you for taking on this challange - good luck! Donation by Gordon Ellen 02/05/08  

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your blooming right this is easier than doing it, brave people! Donation by Keith Stevens 01/05/08  

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Good luck and a great cause Gerry Donation by Trish & Sonya 01/05/08  

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Best of luck Gerry, I am so pleased to hear you are enjoying good health. Donation by Dave & Tricia Stark 01/05/08  

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