What better way to celebrate turning 50 than to cycle, run and kayak 243km in two days across the gorgeous south island of New Zealand?

I've done lots of running but I've never been much of a cyclist and kayaking 70km down grade 2 rapids scares the life out of me but will be hugely exciting.

Doing it all over two days will be tough and training for it over winter will take a lot of will-power.

It's also a great opportunity to raise money for a fantastic charity - The Rainforest Foundation. I've been a supporter of theirs for over 15 years and as I'm paying for the event myself, all donations will go to them to help native people in rainforests, protecting the environment and reducing poverty. 

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Thank you

David