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The Charity
The main aim of this adventure is to raise money for York Special Care Baby Unit Support Group. The object of the Group is the relief, care and treatment of premature and sick new born babies in the Special Care Baby Unit at York Hospital, by providing and assisting in the provision of specialised medical or surgical equipment and improved amenities and facilities.
They were extremely supportive and made a difference to my friends James, Sasha, and their lovely son, Noah last year. The money raised will go towards providing the Group with more equipment so that they continue to provide a great service. For more information about the charity please see: http://www.supportscbuyork.co.uk/
It would be absolutely awesome if you could donate some of your hard earned pennies to the charity by using the Donate button above. Thank you very very much. All pennies are gratefully received by the charity as I am covering all the costs of the race.
The Race
Soooo I have been enjoying my Forrest Gump training for the last few months, have had some stunning, gorgeous runs up on the south downs and other hilly areas! This has been preparation for what I am expecting at the end of August, highlights of which are shown below:
- running with 2300 other people, 100 miles around Mont Blanc crossing through France, Switzerland and Italy
- the conditions may be night, wind, cold, rain or snow (and cross fingers for a little sun!)
- running with 2300 other people, 100 miles around Mont Blanc crossing through France, Switzerland and Italy
- the conditions may be night, wind, cold, rain or snow (and cross fingers for a little sun!)
- there will be a time limit of 46 hours to complete the race, with cut-off times at various points throughout
- there will be 9500m of ascent and descent (profile of the race is shown in the photos section)
If you would like some more information about the race please see: http://www.ultratrailmb.com/.
thank you, lou x
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