Regular readers will know that after completing a year without all alcohol in 2012 for Cancer Research UK and the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, my self imposed challenge this year is to complete 2013 self powered miles by the end of 2013.
7 Months Done!
So far this year I have completed my 8 races including my first FULL MARATHON! My races this year have included the Disney 5k, Gloucester 10k, Adidas Silverstone Half Marathon, Warwick Castle Half Marathon, Plymouth Half Marathon, Edinburgh Marathon, the Two Castles 10k and the British 10k London Run. In total, this month I’ve completed 210.1 miles. June was my lowest mileage in any month so far this year, so it was good to get back on form.
This month I completed:
- 103.9 miles of running
- 103.2 miles of cycling
- 2.9 miles of walking
My total mileage for the year so far is 1,307.7 miles, broken down as follows:
- 654.1 miles of running
- 615.8 miles of cycling
- 24.8 miles of rowing
- 4.7 miles on an elliptical trainer
- 6.0 miles of walking
- 2.1 miles of swimming
This year I am trying to complete 2013 miles self-powered miles. It is has been 10 years since my cousin’s son Adam lost his fight with Cystic Fibrosis. Adam was just 18 years old when when he lost his lifelong battle with CF, the UK’s most common life-threatening inherited disease. Despite spending large parts of his short life in hospital Adam never once complained, not even of a headache and was determined to make the most of everyday.
My 2013 miles in 2013 challenge is in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust as I have been surprised since I started fundraising for the CF Trust just how many people are unaware of this disease and so I hope my efforts will not just raise money, but also awareness of the UK’s most most common life-threatening inherited disease.
2013 Miles in 2013 – The rules
The rules for my 2013 miles in 2013 challenge are quite simple:
- All miles must be completely self powered (no motors, sails, etc)
- I must be able to evidence all miles, either via GPS or with a picture of any static gym equipment
To complete my 2013 miles I will be running, cycling, rowing and who knows, I might even try a few other self powered methods along the way.
