Over the last few years, Patrik and I have taken on some fairly ridiculous challenges to raise money for good causes.

We have run two 100 km ultra marathons — one across the Peak District and one from London to Brighton — followed by a 50 km Spartan Ultra last year, complete with around 60 obstacles. Together, those challenges have helped raise close to £10,000.

Apparently, those were just the warm-ups.

This year, we have qualified for the

Spartan World Trifecta Championships

- in Sparta, Greece, taking place from 29 October to 1 November. Over three consecutive days, we will take on three brutal Spartan races: a 5 km Sprint, a 10 km Super and a 21 km Beast, all packed with obstacles, finishing at the steps in front of the statue of King Leonidas himself.

As part of our preparation, we are also taking on the Midlands 21 km Spartan Beast this weekend to see exactly how much more work we still need to do.

We are doing this for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, supporting seriously ill children and their families when they need it most.

Every donation, large or small, will help make a difference. Thank you for supporting us and helping turn this challenge into something far more meaningful.

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