Josie's Challenge

Josie Tidbury, our Men's Secretary, says, "This year I turn 30 and I wanted to see in my 30th by doing something extra special & challenging, as well as raising some decent money for my nominated charity The Children's Trust".

"The challenge: a remote 10 day Peruvian trekking adventure which begins in the fascinating ancient city of Cusco and leads to the mysterious Machu Picchu ruins, following the Inca Trail. This trek covers 56km of forgotten wind-swept valleys, over wild mountain passes and tiny, isolated Andean villages all at an altitude of between 4000m - 4700m, where the air becomes thinner the higher you go!".

"As if this wasn't challenging enough, this trip is going to require some serious training & fitness, so I'm challenging myself to complete 30 sporting events/activities/races before the year finishes."

Events

Below is a list of events I am taking part in over the year and what your sponsorship money will be spurring me through:

• 26th Feb - Brutal 10K - Camberley - It has steep hills, energy-sapping climbs and mud by the truckload.
• 12th Mar - Horseplay 5K - Henley on Thames - obstacles, mud, water & a final furlong
• 26th Mar - Richmond Riverside 10K - Richmond
• 2nd Apr - Clandon Park 4K Fun Run - Guildford
• 16th Apr - Bolt the Holt 10K - Borden - compact forest trails with some cheeky inclines
• 2nd May - Esher Sch Church 10K
• 12th May - Beat the Banana - Hyde Park 5K - aim of the race is to finish before the man in the full size banana suit!!!
• 15th May - Farnham Blue Bell 5K
• 30th May - Bupa 10K - London
• 18th June - Race for Life 5K - Guildford - In special memory of my Grandad
• 10th July - Asics British 10K - London - I will be joining 25,000 other people for this race
• 26th Nov - Hellrunner - a course which is between 10 - 12 miles up hills, through water, mud and sand and will take me to hell and back
• More events will be added as confirmed."

Photos

Josie in the Puma HellRunner, November 2010

Josie in the Brutal 10k, February 2011

Josie in Horseplay, March 2011

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