Huw's Welsh 3 Peaks Run/Cycle
Huw Jones is raising money for Crohn’s & Colitis UK
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Total Time 13 hours 55 mins
2 hours 10min faster than the record set in 2019
awaiting verification to be an official record
- My reason for taking on this challenge.
I was diagnosed with colitis in late 2008 , after nearly of year of being ill and unsure of what was causing the issue.
Over the years I have been in and out of hospital with issue relating to colitis and have been on numerous drugs to try and stabilise the condition.
I want to raise awareness of the condition and to show that things are still possible when you get diagnosed with Crohn's or colitis ,
- What is Colitis?
Ulcerative colitis is the result of several factors that are not yet well understood. Abnormal immune response, genetics, microbiome, and environmental factors all contribute to ulcerative colitis.
In ulcerative colitis patients, the inflammation persists long after the immune system should have finished its job. The body continues to send white blood cells into the lining of the intestines, where they produce chronic inflammation and ulcers.
- Why I have chosen to raise funds for Crohn’s & Colitis UK.
Right now, an estimated 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease that many people have never heard of. Crohn’s and Colitis cause ulcers and inflammation in the gut and there is no cure. Symptoms include the urgent and frequent need to go to the toilet (often with blood), extreme fatigue and severe pain. The conditions can impact nearly every part of the body, leading to a lifetime of medication and, in many cases, life-altering surgery. They also impact many areas of life, including mental health and personal relationships.
Because of the stigma and misunderstanding surrounding these conditions, thousands of people are suffering in silence. By raising awareness, we can support those living with Crohn’s and Colitis and show them that they are not alone.
- What I will be doing.
The challenge is the Welsh 3 peaks and cycling between them.
Snowdon
Cadair Idris
Pen Y Fan
Cycling
First Leg Snowdon to Cadair Idirs 44 miles
Second Leg Cadair Idirs to Pen Y Fan 88.9miles
full cycle route includes 7713ft of climbing
Current record is 16 hours 5 mins
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