by Gavin Sandford | Aug 7, 2014 | Blog |
After injuring a tendon in my right ankle going downhill on the second day I knew this one would be tough, thankfully the weather seemed to have cleared up so I threw on my QEHB top and started off. I saw some old ruins along the way… it felt like looking in a...
by Gavin Sandford | Aug 7, 2014 | Blog |
After resting up for the night I packed Bessie(the barrel) and donned some jogging flares: The fog closed in, I hoped it would clear before I reached the hills and mountains later on the day’s route. The long uphill stretches that characterise the roads...
by Gavin Sandford | Aug 7, 2014 | Blog |
Day 1: Starting at John O’ Groats, I had a long road to Lybster (27 miles) as well as some cold winds and winding roads to brave on the way. After heading south the weather took a short breather and showed me some Scottish summer at Wick There were plenty of...
by Gavin Sandford | Aug 5, 2014 | Blog |
Six year old Sebastian Whatton was diagnosed with Leukaemia in March 2013 and has been fighting on ever since. People like Seb are some of those who this challenge is intended to help and his ‘I Can and I Will’ attitude is a strong message that we...
by Gavin Sandford | Aug 5, 2014 | Blog |
Gavin met with Gio from Bodyshocker™ to discuss the nutrition needed on his giant challenge and they really knew their business. Not only were they very helpful with technical knowledge but amazingly offered to provide all the nutritional supplements Gavin will need...
by Gavin Sandford | Aug 5, 2014 | Blog |
Smiffys were only too pleased to offer a huge range of fancy dress costumes for Gavin to show off on his run. With their help Gavin will blaze a trail of colour through the British countryside and really catch the eyes of those he passes. Smiffys are one of three...