The Three Peaks Challenge and mountain climbing in general has been a fascination for me since childhood - there is something awe inspiring about mountains, their raw, natural beauty and the unpredictability of climbing them. Unfortunately the planning of this challenge has been difficult and as such I'm not going to be able to complete … Continue reading Planning for the Three Peaks Challenge
The Wish Flag
I need your help with my next two challenges - in July and August I will be taking on the Three Peaks Challenge and attempting to walk 110km of the Thames Path, from Tower Bridge to Henley Bridge, within 24 hours. Both challenges are walking some iconic places and travelling some big distances - so its a great opportunity … Continue reading The Wish Flag
Why? Why these challenges…
I often get asked why – why are you doing these challenges? why are you supporting Make-A-Wish UK? In response, I thought I would share a few updates each Monday in which I will share some of the answers and reasons. In this second, of three, updates I wanted to share some of the thoughts … Continue reading Why? Why these challenges…
Why? What inspires me?
I often get asked why – why are you doing these challenges? Why are you supporting Make-A-Wish UK? In response, I thought I would share a few updates each Monday in which I will share some of the answers and reasons. In this update I wanted to just show my appreciation to the people who have inspired … Continue reading Why? What inspires me?
Everyday’s a schoolday (aka, what I’ve learnt this week)
I often get asked how I train for the different challenges I'm undertaking this year and what I eat. I've started from a base of knowing nothing about nutrition, diets or training plans and race strategies, other than generally going forwards as fast as I can. Through other people's experience I am enjoying increasing my … Continue reading Everyday’s a schoolday (aka, what I’ve learnt this week)
Challenge 7 – London to Brighton (and back)
I've never really been a big planner - I tend to think of something and then just do it and hope it works out. My life has always been very month to month - I've got a very clear vision of what I want for the future, I just don't normally get in to the … Continue reading Challenge 7 – London to Brighton (and back)
London to Brighton (and back) – Itinerary
June brings two challenges - one I've now completed, my first 10k off road race at Run the Rock. I placed 27th with a time just over 52 minutes, which I am really happy about - I now know on a less undulating course I could achieve something much faster. Looking forwards though, the 24 … Continue reading London to Brighton (and back) – Itinerary
Challenge 5 – 200 Miles in May
As part of my Miles for Wishes challenges I signed up to the Race at Your Pace virtual race, aiming to complete 200 miles in a month. It’s now June and the results are in - I managed to complete 171.5 miles, so I fell approximately 30 miles short of the 200 mile challenge. For … Continue reading Challenge 5 – 200 Miles in May
Silverstone Half Marathon
On the 12 March I ran the Silverstone Half Marathon, the second of my 12 Miles for Wishes challenges. Despite being in quite a lot of pain because of my back and left shoulder I managed to post a personal best time of 1:50:03 and placed 1763 in a 9000 strong field. This was quite … Continue reading Silverstone Half Marathon
Why? It’s the most frequently asked question
I often get asked why I am doing this, why I am putting myself through these challenges or why I chose to support Make-A-Wish UK. So, I thought I would put something in my blog that hopefully goes some way to answering those questions. What is Miles for Wishes? Miles for Wishes is a series … Continue reading Why? It’s the most frequently asked question
Guy Stapleford Ultra 