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On the 12th August I'll be setting off with Jack, Stu and Suzy to climb the national three peaks, but there's a twist. Rather than drive between the mountains we'll be getting on our bikes and cycling the miles (and hills!) instead. Why? It seemed like a good idea after a few beers! By the end of the 9 days we'll have cycled 450 miles (30,000ft elevation gain) and walked a total of 26miles (9,700ft elevation gain).

Why Mind? It's a good opportunity to raise awareness of Mind and support a great cause. Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They teach people to practice emotional 'first aid' to help individuals cope in the future.

Ever thought about your own emotional wellbeing? I found the following talk by Guy Winch really insightful, it made me question how I view my own psychological health as opposed to my physical health. He makes some interesting points in a very light hearted way (www.ted.com/talks/guy_winch_the_case_for_emotional_hygiene).

If you find this inspiring, would like to donate to a great cause or help to motivate the team throughout the journey please use the link above to donate. Thank you for your support, it means a lot.

I'll be posting updates on here leading up to and throughout the challenge should anyone wish to keep updated to our progress!

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