We're not quite sure how we got here, but here we are, 4 middle aged mates obviously with too much time on our hands about to embark on the walk of a lifetime over the South Downs Way in just one day.

We thought it sounded pretty straight forward too, until we started putting in some training and the enormity of the task hit us. But fuelled by vaseline, tape, tights and questionable chat we'll be ready for anything come the 24th! The idea is simply to finish the course in one piece, in one team and before the blood wagon picks us up at 30hours. The more confident of our quad think that 20hrs might be achievable, time will tell but we can't wait to start chomping up the km's.

Thanks for supporting us on this crazy endeavour, it is much appreciated and thanks especially for supporting these two great charities...

Wish us luck - we'll keep you posted!

Trailwalker UK supports the incredible work of both Oxfam Great Britain and The Gurkha Welfare Trust. What’s not to love about either of these charities. The Gurkha Welfare Trust ensures these tough chaps and their families who sacrifice so much for us are looked after whether they choose to settle here or back in Nepal.

Oxfam needs little by way of introduction. This 75+ year old aid agency is on a mission to globally eradicate poverty. Their tentacles extend around the world. They are forever busy doing great things, saving lives and helping the dispossessed. A thoroughly deserving charity.