Following last year’s John O’Groats to Land’s End (JOGLE) cycle I’ve been itching to get back out for a really challenging ride. So while suffering those post adventure blues I dreamed up the answer to the perennial question “So, what next?” So thought I would share how I am gearing up for my first cycling … Continue reading Planning for the South Coast Sprint
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Crisis in confidence Vlog
It's just over a week until my next challenge, in a new video blog I talk about how I'm feeling about the challenge and why doing it matters. As a reminder the link to donate is Bit.ly/milesforwishes Enjoy https://youtu.be/8V2N2dw3trk
Active Root, fueling the Miles for Wishes challenges
In the first of a series of blogs about the companies who have very generously agreed to support and sponsor this year’s Miles for Wishes challenges, I talked to the team at Active Root to find out a bit more about them and their frankly brilliant product. So who are Active Root? Active Root is … Continue reading Active Root, fueling the Miles for Wishes challenges
Beaconsfield 5 mile trail run
I signed up to this event earlier in the year as its local, I've got an extra free day and a distance I’m yet to race over, so I figured why not? However, over the course of the Easter weekend I was questioning my judgement as the rain continued to fall. I got up eager … Continue reading Beaconsfield 5 mile trail run
Team Paradigm at Vertical Rush 2018
Well done to Team Paradigm on conquering Tower 42 at Vertical Rush 2018 Background Vertical Rush is, by all accounts, the biggest tower running event in the UK and on Thursday 15 March I, along with 4 colleagues joined over 1,000 other runners taking on the 42 floors and 932 steps of Tower 42 … Continue reading Team Paradigm at Vertical Rush 2018
Why do you do it?
This year will be different - there won't be a JustGiving page, no personal targets or figures because this year I want you to donate directly to children like Maddy and ensure their one true wish becomes a reality. My journey started in 2017 where I took on 13 challenges, 1 a month, in aid … Continue reading Why do you do it?
The South Coast Sprint
I'm excited to share just a little about my first 2018 challenge, which will be taking place in just 2 months time. What is the South Coast Sprint? On Thursday 26 of April I will be setting off from Dover with the aim of cycling the 400 miles to St Austell, Cornwall. I'll be aiming … Continue reading The South Coast Sprint
March Challenge – Vertical Rush
It’s just one month until a group of 5 employees, including yours truly, from Paradigm Housing Group take on Vertical Rush in aid of Shelter. This is a slightly different challenge for me and a slight departure from my support of Make-A-Wish. That said, this was a challenge and a cause not to be missed. … Continue reading March Challenge – Vertical Rush
Wokingham Half Marathon
First race of the year and my second run out at the Wokingham Half Marathon, which according to the commentator is 'the best Half Marathons in the UK at this time of year'. Did it live up to such a claim? For me and a lot of other runners its a good early test of … Continue reading Wokingham Half Marathon
My favorite challenge of 2017 – The National Three Peaks
I was cleaning out my desk draw at home, looking for the cable to charge my Garmin when I came across a cutting from a local paper. The story was about my Grandma and the party she had at her home to celebrate her 100th birthday. A huge milestone and a celebration of an inspiring … Continue reading My favorite challenge of 2017 – The National Three Peaks
Guy Stapleford Ultra 