As you know Bill Smith, Zoe Baxter, Mike Lamb, Cath Coates and myself (Phil Nettleton) are runnnig from Leeds to Liverpool along the canal towpath, suppported by Tim Coates and Stuart Vann (not a club member yet) on cycles. We are using the event to raise funds for 2 charities, Help4Heroes and Neurocare. We set off on Wednesday 5th October;
Day 1 Wednesday 5th October, Leeds to Thorlby swing Bridge
Day 2 Thursday 6th October, Thorlby to Rishton, Lancs
Day 3 Friday 7th October, Rishton to Parbold
Day 4 Saturday 8th October, Parbold to Liverpool
in all 127.25 miles in 4 days.
Day 5 Sunday 9th October, rest for most except for Bill and Phil! It’s the Liverpool marathon for us, a further 26.2 miles! In all 153.4 miles over 5 days!….. God help us.
We have tried 2 recce runs; firstly on Good Friday from Leeds to Skipton in unbearable heat then last Sunday (17th July) from Church near Rishton to Skipton and it, it down all the way. Many lessons have been learned, about ourselves and our fitness levels and the practicalities or logistics involved.
Prior to lift off we have planned further training events and fund raisers;
Sunday 24th July, Bill and Phil take part in the Morecambe Bay Challenge, a half marathon across the sands of the Bay
Saturday 6th August, An invitation to Afternoon Tea from Mrs Nettleton, a few tickets still available.
Sunday 14th August, All involved walking the Three Peaks
Saturday 10th August, A Treasure Hunt around Skipton and Hippo Hunt for kiddies to raise awareness and funds for the charities
Sunday 11th August, final race run for us all.
Can I onbehalf of all of the team thank Skipton AC through you for your support, not least the sponsorship of our running shirts. I hope we be good ambassadors for the club.
Cheers
Phil
