🏃‍♂️💥 Team Monarch: Ry, Dec, Guy & Ollie vs. The Sun

We’re Ry, Dec, Guy, and Ollie—four mates from CrossFit Monarch who’ve decided to swap barbells for backpacks and take on the Race the Sun – Cheddar Gorge. It’s a full-throttle endurance challenge where we’ll cycle, hike, and kayak from dawn to dusk across some of the UK’s most rugged terrain. No shortcuts. No excuses. Just teamwork, grit, and a whole lot of sweat.

We train together, suffer together, and now we’re racing together—not just for the thrill, but to raise money for an incredible cause. Every pound you donate helps support action medical research whose work saves children's lives and inspires us to push harder and go further.

Why We’re Doing It:

- 💪 Because CrossFit taught us to embrace the grind.

- 🌄 Because Cheddar Gorge is calling—and we’re answering.

- 💛 Because we believe in using our strength to lift others and support the amazing work of this incredible charity.

We’re not pros. We’re not sponsored. We’re just four determined blokes who believe in showing up, pushing limits, and making a difference. Whether you donate, share, or just cheer us on, you’re part of this journey—and we’re grateful.

Let’s race the sun. Let’s raise some hope.

Team Monarch – Ry, Dec, Guy and Ollie