Lost property

A number of items were gathered up at the end of the event – such as rucksacks, etc. If you are missing anything can you please contact Emma Musson at Bradgate bakery.

From Jason Beverley, Distant Horizons

Congratulations to everyone who competed on the September 1st event. Whether you won or came last time wise, this is completley irrelevant when the overall focus of the event was about bringing as many people connected with Samworth Brothers together for an amazing and enjoyable experience where money could be raised for charity. Money certainly was raised and to a level that certainly surpassed many people's expectations. The hugely generous donation to the Penrith Mountain Rescue Team now totalling £40,000 is staggering. Not only can the team purchase and specially fit a brand new Land Rover 110 Defender but they can also include a brand new, lightweight defibrillator which is a commonly used and essential piece of life saving equipment. You should all be proud that your involvement with the event will justifiably lead to people in the future being rescued and possibly saved with the new equipment that will soon be purchased and put into active service.

As event organiser it has been fantastic challenge to design an outdoor activity event where the overall journey would be testing and challenge teams to a level where it was tough going for a considerable part of that journey. Let's face it, if it was a breeze then the impact would not have been the same!! I did think that bungee jumping, hang gliding and cave diving may have pushed people right to their limits??

I do hope you have all gone away from the event feeling happy with your efforts and that perhaps now you have a better appreciation of the great outdoors and what you can get out of being amongst it!

Well done and hope to see you all again.

13th August 2007

From the Committee

• The September event is now closed with a final count of 37 teams.
• All teams will be competing at the Tough Level and the winners will receive £1000 for their chosen charity.
• With less than three weeks to go, all teams should be making a final push with their training (more from Jason Beverley, below) and with their efforts to raise as much money as possible for charity.
• All teams are reminded that they need to bring the kind of raffle prize we’ll all hanker after and one that will encourage brisk ticket sales.
• Any Personal Information Forms outstanding should be returned to Wendy Levell immediately.

13th August 2007

From Jason Beverley – Event Designer

• To maximise your ability, push hard now with your training right up until the weekend before the challenge. However, don’t overdo it and become injured – it’s vital that you are injury-free for the event.
• Concentrate on improving your flexibility and endurance – and don’t forget to keep well hydrated. STRETCH before and after exercising.
• Eat a good balanced diet, especially the week before the challenge – don’t just fill up on stodgy meals – your body won’t thank you on the day!
• Bring your training level right down the week before the event and at the same time increase your stretching regime. Keep any training light and regular; swimming, rowing and cycling are ideal – and three sessions of 25mins should be plenty.

3rd July 2007

25th June 2007

It is only a week to go and already i can feel the excitement building! I hope all of you are in the final stages of preparation for your rather 'physical challenge' that you are soon to be undertaking? The week up to the event should be spent as a conditioning phase rather than a final burst of last minute 'quick fix' exercise. It is very easy to over do it and potentially injure yourself so please take it easy. Take light exercise by all means but work considerably more on your stretching - this will massivley assist in injury prevention.. Eat well and drink plenty of water over the next week to flush all of those toxins out!! You have the opportunity to replenish those toxins on the Saturday evening after the event!!

During the event it is my number one priority to ensure your health and safety at all times. I have the services of 22 highly skilled, qualified and very experienced outdoor technicians who will be strategically postioned throughout the course at checkpoints. You will meet all all of these people on your route and they are there to check on your well being and give you assistance where required. Whilst they are not there to show you the way (that's part of your challenge) they will give you all the support and help you require so tap into that resource.

I look forward to meeting you all at the end of the month and i reckon i'll know most of you havng entered all of you details on to this website - please accept my apologies if i get the odd name wrong but there are 120 of you competing. It will be a monumentous event and one that i'm sure you will all thoroughly enjoy.

• There are now just 2 weeks remaining until the June event.
• Your training regime should be well established with your fitness and stamina levels building – and maybe a few pounds shed, too.
• We hope you are being as rigorous with you fundraising efforts and that it is delivering against expectations.
• A special mention is given to both teams from Marks & Spencer who have pledged to raise £20,000 between them.
• Team coordinators have now been sent letters confirming accommodation and other important details. Please respond swiftly and return information and Personal Forms to Wendy Levell.

Please look at the training tips page for some updated information on training over the last 2 remaining weeks before your event.

• September’s event has only six remaining places, please forward your cheques now to Lindsey Pownall if you wish to secure a place on the event.