I have no idea how I did it.... but I made it, 100 miles in 44hrs and 12 mins.... (not 36hrs, haha :-) Bibical rain, 4.500ft climibing, medical tents, dislocated finger aligned back in by medics, the beauty and depth of the challenge.... so much to process - there is a video on my insta and I will do the stats and info post too https://www.instagram.com/kimingleby/ - and THANK YOU SO MUCH, i cannot believe how much we raised , over £7k, you are all truly amazing, big energised thank YOU, Kim xx

So.... 1 week to go, update, I've just decided... before the next round of op's.... here I am, finding myself sharing that I will be attempting the Castle to Castle 100 mile challenge on foot from Bamburgh to Edinburgh starting 7am on Sat 18th July. Find out more here https://www.ratracearchive.com/castletocastle-eei

After truly using every ounce of strength & beyond to somehow complete the 70 miles, I feel vaguely recovered, so when it was suggested, why don't I give it a go and raise some more money for charity, I find myself, getting a lodger to pay for the entry & logistics and feeling slightly bewildered at my own choice... yet 100% grateful to be joining the 600 other crazies attempting this mad challenge..... it will be more than a challenge, a transformation, visiting the depths of our minds and bodies, seeing what is possible, learning, evolving and growing....

I don't expect any more donations at all, yet put the total to £7k, which represents £1k for each decade of the golden souls above. I don't actually know what to expect or how far I will get, but what i do know is I will give my all, with gratitude, grit and grace..... and then, other life priorities await with love, depth and hope. Thank YOU for being you, for just as you are, is enough. Big energised care and support, Kim x

I did it.... no idea how... finished around 4am, 70 miles - 22hrs, 1500,000 steps approx - splat,just coming vertical 😂

What a community.... thank YOU all @ratracehq

💚£5,000 for @macmillancancer so far. This can fund a nurse in the home for a month. This. Nothing else matters.

👣Start line... why, how, soooo wet I can’t do this, you know those I’m not feeling good days..... check point 2, 24miles, blisters & hope, check point 3, I like the wilds of hadrians hills, how lucky I am & done now, nothing left..... Check point 44miles, sit down for 44mins & question my life... think about stopping, collect & bag of sweets & coke with a golden name on it... carry on... somehow.

🦛Pit stop 49miles, cried, too many sweets to deal with & way too far, you’re still smiling said amazing Marshall, keep going lassie.... pit stop 55miles, can I stop but I want to try as it’s for MacMillan.... fellow participant, my sisters going through treatment with them, can you do this leg for us, she’s my hero.... cried some more, took the tags off cosy jacket I was hoping to return as so expensive, Marshall laughing... on I went....

👀check point 63miles, this is madness, medic, sit down please for checks, you don’t look so good... I can’t , I won’t carry on.... have another coke & sweets.... step by step.... never have 7 miles felt so far.... new buddy mark & I wobble along, maybe I could lie down on that bench, maybe I could be like a horse & sleep standing up, Marshall 4 miles to go... cried some more.... so nearly there, but I don’t know if I can do it..... focus, why it matters, love -

🌅Dawn breaks..... I finish... splat, that’s a snapshot & I hope it makes you smile as it’s really a snapshot of life hey..... ebbs and flows, laugher & tears, hopes, fears and love 👀

🌺Thank YOU so much for your donations, your support & everything.... so many people, it takes a community to do anything in this life,

🌌It’s Father’s Day today.... to the golden souls above & loved ones around us, this is for you.

The present is our present.

❤️Choose love, big love.

The simple moments matter,

Keep believing something is possible,

Here to support

Big gratitude,

Kim ✨

The BIG Triple Challenge is scary, I cannot comprehend how I will do it, or if it's possible, but step by step I will give it my all & see what's possible & hopefully make a difference to some special people in my life and others,

The Biggest Challenge

The Wall - 70 miles, Gatehead to Carlise, Rat Race - 13-15th June

Next up 2. Norfolk MacMillan 26miles Marathon & 15miler - 11 & 12th May - woo hoo, i managed it, 2 marathon's over 2 days, totally 55 miles, yay, SO tired, so grateful.... now a planned operation and all being well, I'll be on track to give my very best attempt at the Wall.... after op recovery I have 3 x 20 miles planned, taper and the start to finish line awaits..... :-) Fingers crossed , all in xx

1. Beyond Trails Ultra 35miles - 26th April - yay, i made it, no idea how and in one piece :-) 7hr 42 approx, 75,000 steps - truly knackered though so how I double the distance I don't know, feels daunting so really appreciate all your amazing donations and support, step by step let's soo what unfolds...

Other events to help.... Marathon Walk 18th May, Evening Night Mountain climbs 25/26th May, Marathon walk 30th May.... can i do it? Who knows but I'll put my heart and soul into it , for those I care for and all those affected

A. Medical planned - hystercopy x 2, MRI, Contrast Vascular Scans, Lymphodema rehab/physio assessement, colonscopy, foot nurse, bloods & ultrasounds

I will update every 1-2 weeks how things are going and EVERY donation and suport means the world and makes a difference... more to come :-) Let's do this... big big support, thanks and care, Kim xx

Macmillan blog https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ALWbUeJ4X/

Spartan blog - https://uk.spartan.com/en/life/focus/how-spartan-can-make-a-difference-with-charity-fundraising

Rambles from the year so far below

But in the meantime, here's Jan - June miles, motivation & medical.... join the team to be involved too :-)

Jan - Tyneside Trail 12kmwalk/jog, in memory of Bob above & Riverbank Rollick in memory of Energised Jan Burke plus 3 medical appts

Feb - parkruns, big walks and wild scampers

Eek an entry into Dursley Dozen in memory of Dave as long as medical ops don't come through, 3 scans and possible ops, walking lots and feeling grateful

March - Keilder Night 12 miler in memory ofHugh & Bella, a test with the lights

April - parkruns, big walks and scampers - and Bristol Half Marathon in memory of Jenny

May - Norfolk MacMillan Mighty Hike Marathon & 14 miler in support and care for Catherine

June.... The BIG One... in memory of Bob & Berts plus everyone

Any requests, suggestions etc please do post and ask.... and donations, thank YOU so very much. I cannot guarantee what I will be able to do, but I can guarantee that I will put my heart and soul into it....

Medical appts, miles and motivation will be shared each week too, so I hope to bring you on a journey to inspire each other, share stories and raise as much as possible for this amazing charity,

More to come, wishing you all the happiest and best 2025, you matter

If I can help you in any way achieve your dream and to feel well, do reach out anytime, big support, Kim xx

ps Read about 2024 fundarising here - https://www.justgiving.com/page/energisedkim

* Donations off line are the total from 2024 fundraising until we complete the MacMillan adventure - let's see if we can double it.... :-)