8 months ago at the young age of 56 I ran my first ever half marathon with several work colleagues and helped to raise funds for Birmingham Childrenโs Hospital. It was a great day and kept me fit as well! I decided not to stop there and found a new challenge. Sadly, this was by way
A 93 mile walk across the Southern Highlands of Scotland taking in some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK. Starting from Drymen on the West Highland Way it goes north east to finish in Pitlochry. Day 1 โ Drymen to Callander, 20 miles; started drizzly but as the day went on there was more
I completed the Chester Half Marathon both to honour my brother who died last May, aged 25, and as something I could do to remember him, that was completely personal. I chose to do a half marathon because I know Dan (left) would have loved the idea of me going through the pain, as he was
On Sunday 13th April, 4 men (Ian Carrie, Jim Smalley, Richard Haskey and Gary Hall) dressed head to toe in Lycra set off to cycle coast to coast from Morecambe to Bridlington โ 170 miles over 3 days โ to raise funds for CRY. It actually turned out to be nearer 200 miles after a few
Well, we finished our race yesterday and I was far too tired to send in photos โ ha ha! We crossed the finish line together in around 5 hours โ just waiting for an email with the exact time and hopefully a certificate. We hit our target (ยฃ500) and went over a little too: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/onestep The
After waking to a very foggy Aberdeen morning it was a relief to be standing on a dry start line with the sun out. With my running playlist on, I was ready to take on the Balmoral 10k. I started quickly, maybe getting caught up in it all slightly. I soon tried to find a good
On 5th February 2014 we sadly lost Owen, suddenly and unexpectedly, on the day he celebrated his 46th birthday. Owen was a funny, laid back and loving guy. He took everything in his stride and would say โwhat will be will beโ and always had a smile on his face. Losing Owen is devastating and life
11-year-old Ben Woodhouse and his Jack Russell Terrier, Charlie, walked 18 miles on May 27th 2013 to raise funds and awareness for CRY. Ben has various health issues including asthma, absence seizures, memory loss and suspected arthritis; but he loves to help others. Both of Benโs Granddads died of heart attacks before he was born and
We held a charity treasure hunt to raise money for CRY. It took place in local parkland in Cardiff and was supported by over 250 people from the local community. A great afternoon was had by all and everyone remained in good humour despite an episode of torrential rain! Participants had an hour to find as
On Saturday 26th April 2014 I completed โRace 2โ of my 3-race challenge in honour of my 3 late friends and to support CRY. This was the Henley Tough Mudder โ a 12.5 mile obstacle course with electric fences, ice baths, lots of hills and mud. Great fun, but absolutely shattered after. As you can see,
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