In early 2014 we had a crazy idea that we might do the three peaks challenge. This involved walking three mountains in less than three days. We made some plans and started organising for a mini bus to undertake the challenge. Little did we know that there would be so much interest that we would be taking three mini buses and people carriers and 29 people would complete the challenge. We raised over £14,000 which has been put to use supporting young people who are facing challenges in their lives.

 

We decided it was time for a new challenge and this time we would stay closer to home, so we are taking on the Cheltenham Challenge. In one quick email to the staff and trustees, we already have ten sign ups with people doing a mixture of running and walking and a range of distances.

 

What is so good with this event is you can do anything from a 5k run or walk to an ultra-marathon which is 78k. So I spent the weekend investing in a new pair of running trainers. Apparently they are only good for 500 miles and my last pair are over five years old so they have now been replaced with a fetching green pair. I then proceeded to pound the pavements and began my training. I was pleased to turn up in the office on Monday morning to hear that others had also had a go at ‘very slow jogging’ over the weekend.

 

It seems that running mania may be taking over in the Young Gloucestershire building and a group of YG runners are starting to prepare for the challenge of 2015. So are you new to running or an experienced runner? Do you want to join our 10k walking team? Are you passionate about YG? Then why not get in touch and add your name to the growing list of people setting out on Young Gloucestershire’s 2015 challenge in Cheltenham.

 

To register your interest, please email: tracy.clark@youngglos.org.uk.