Peaking or Troughing?

As if cycling from Lands End to John O'Groats isn't enough, those crazy boys had to complete the challenge by walking/scaling up the three highest peaks in the UK in under 24 hours.  Starting with Ben Nevis, then Scafell and ending up at Snowdon.  I'm exhausted just typing about it.

I'm pleased to tell you that they achieved said challenge and are all still alive (just).  Here's how it went:

24/08/2010
Ben Nevis:                              Scafell:                                 Snowdon:
> start: 15.00                          > start: 12.40                        > start: 9.04
> top: 17.00                           >  top: 02.30                         > top: 10.32
> bottom: 18.26                     >  bottom: 04.10                    > bottom: 11.53

So all in all it took 20 hours 53 mins under some very lucky weather, including a full moon to help them in the dead of the night.  A terrific challenge completed valiantly - congratulations to Derek, Sam and Alex for all their efforts not just for the last 24 hours but over the last 10 days, a huge experience for all involved and most importantly I have just had confirmation that we have reached our £10,000 target for Help the Heroes.  So a huge thank you to each and every one of you for your valued donations.

A big well done to Fi for her excellent support in all spheres from driver, navigator, nurse to chief lunch coordinator etc. 

Well I think this is my last sign off, hope its been an enjoyable read - if you are impressed with this blog I am available as a freelance blogger should you need one... (terms to be negotiated)

"Endurance is one of the most difficult disciplines,

but it is to the one who endures that the final victory comes"

Polly x