Being reluctant to badger people for money on yet another marathon or Ironman I'll do something even more daunting!

In pursuit of challenges, I've decided to go beyond the marathon and can there be a more appealing distance than 100k? This will be a journey which will reveal what my body and mind are really capable of, whether I'll be able to put my foot in front of the other and not give up when the going gets tough. And I'm sure it will!

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