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The Challenge

Starting on the 1st June and finishing on 31st December, I will be covering 2625km either running (outside and treadmill) or walking with Weight (outside). Majority of the distance will be running but I will aim to cover at least 30km a week carrying weight and Start weight will be 12kg,

I will be upping the weight by 1kg for every £100 Donated***

Every single donation, no matter how small is very much appreciated, however some larger donations I feel should be rewarded.....

£1-£25 - A big kiss and a hug from me next we meet (Optional)

£25 - Entry into a prize draw to win £100 Amazon Voucher. Drawn at random on 1st Jan (you can also enter for free by joining me on a Hike )

£50+ - make me an offer. Get in touch and negotiate my punishment for this generous donation. Those that know me, know I am pretty much open to anything so be creative and make it fun for you and hideous for me. Last time I did this incentive I ended up doing 25 press ups on top of Snowden in my SpongeBob underwear, Shaved my head, Shaved my beard like Lemmy from motorhead, did a 5k run livestream wearing a Wigan Warriors Kit with their music playing in the background (BLEURGH) to name a few......so basically anything you can think of.

YOU also have the opportunity to come with me and invite as many people as you wish

I will be organising some days where I will be going up a few landmarks such as, but not limited to, Snowdon, Pen y Fan, Scafell Pike etc Also I've got planned to do a section of the South East Coastal Route. I would LOVE it if you would join me and invite anyone else you want. These walks are not going to be at speed and you do not have to carry weight with me. The idea is just to get people out walking and talking.

Is there some decent walks near you? get in touch and I will come along

Do you still need to find time to see that friend you haven't seen in a few years, both come along and reconnect on a walk with probably a pint or 2 after.

***(depending on how successful donations get, I reserve the right to cap this at a later date)

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