I, together with three colleagues, am quite literally "Racing the Sun" (dusk til dawn) on July 13th all in the name of a really deserving charity - Action For Medical Research for Children. Read more about them and the amazing work they do here: https://action.org.uk/?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxKm6-afBhAMVappaBR1nlwJHEAAYAiAAEgLZGvD_BwE

I will be taking part, as a team of four, in an off road challenge comprising a gruelling 23 miles off road (very bumpy and very hilly) mountain bike ride in the lakes, followed immediately by a quick paced hike up to the top of Old Man Coniston (2362ft of climbing and the same knee trembling descent) followed by a 2 mile kayak race on Lake Coniston. It is going to be a loooong, hard day.

For those of you who know me, you know I have done a couple of Triathlons in my time - however - none have been like this. This will be a real challenge for me and though I am looking forward to it it means a whole new type of training for me.

Please help me get through it and give me the motivation I need and sponsor me; a penny or a pound - it all helps!

Thankyou