I have decided to raise money for two very worthy causes by taking part in two gruelling events over the space of two successive weekends.

Firstly, the two causes are Help For Heroes and Hospice Care in the South West. 

Hospice Care is a "local adult hospice charity. Should you or a loved one need care for any type of terminal illness, our professional team of doctors and nurses are here to help." 

Help for Heroes believes that "those who put their lives on the line for us, deserve a second chance at life. We provide lifetime support for the Armed Forces Community and their families."

So, the two events start on the 14th of September, when I'll be taking part in the WildTri Extreme, a three staged event on the wilds of Dartmoor with one of my friends.  

"This consists of a 32km, off-road cycle on a route that skirts Meldon Reservoir and then climbs, with some steep ascents, more than a quarter of a mile to the windswept heights of the moor, before dropping down again. The route of the 16km, off-road run will also challenge the fittest runners, taking them up to the highest Tors on Dartmoor, High Willhays and Yes Tor, across rocky terrain, bog and water course. If that doesn’t satisfy those who like their sport muddy and wet, the gorge scramble through rocky pools should keep them happy." as described on - https://www.hospiscare.co.uk/events/flagship/wild-tri

The second challenge was due to be a 10K obstacle race on Weston-Super-Mare beach but this event has sadly been cancelled by the event organiser. Pretty gutted about that as it would have been a great, challenging event.

So, instead I have decided to do a 100 mile cycle ride. Which will probably be an even bigger personal challenge for me. It the 45 years I've been on this planet, the furthest I've ever ridden in one go is 65 miles, and that was only once. There are some killer climbs on the route, so I'm hoping a make it to the 100 miles alive!

As I'm cracking on a bit in years, these events will be by no means easy, so please spare any change you can... every penny counts and every penny is much appreciated!

Thanks!