I've set myself a challenge - to do something that challenges me or scares me, each month for the next twelve months.

This started with the idea to run a 10k in May, then to really push myself I added a half marathon to the plan in August.

The girls in the gym soon started talking about signing up for a Hyrox event...

Then I had an idea! Never one to do things by halves - why not see if I can complete a challenge each month for the next 12 months and really push myself physically - and more importantly - mentally and prove to myself I can do hard things!?

So, over the next 12 months I will be taking on 12 challenges that really push me out of my comfort zone while raising money for MacMillan Cancer Support in memory of my big brother, Richard.

As some of you know, I lost my older brother in June 2023 after a battle with skin cancer. He fought with everything he had to stay around for his little boys and showed me just how tough we can be when we set our mind to it. Unfortunately the cancer spread to his brain and surgery was unsuccessful in removing all of the tumor. He was only 38 when he gained his wings and left a giant hole in our family. I miss him every day.🤍

MacMillan supported his family after his terminal diagnosis and I'd love to raise some money for them so they can continue to support other families affected by the devastation of cancer.

So here goes - to a YEAR of DOING HARD THINGS and showing just how capable we can all be when we put our mind to it!!

✨ Some challenges have been decided but I'm still looking for ideas for some months. So, if you have any suggestions, or want to join me for an event, please let me know.

📸 I will update things here (not much detail as there is a small word limit) and on in full on Instagram (Rach_doeslife) if you'd like to follow along.

🌙I'd be over the moon if you had any spare cash and would like to sponsor me, to help keep me motivated throughout the year and to support an amazing cause! Thank you 💖

✅ April - 40m Scuba Dive

✅ May - 10k Run

✅ June - Learn to Rock Climb

✅ July - Climb 4 Munros in a day

✅ August - Half Marathon

✨September - Climb 20 Munros

(Munros will be completed over summer, to be finished by September.)

✨October - Neonathon Fitness Challenge

✨November - Bungee Jump

✨December -

✨January - 30 Days of Ice Baths

✨February -

✨March - HYROX Glasgow

💫All challenges are 100% self funded 💫