Next challenge: Sea Swim & Run around the Scilly Isles

Sarah and I are now in the beautiful Scillies, all ready for our latest challenge: Sarah is swimming 15k over six swims, and I am running the same distance over 2 days from tomorrow (Wednesday 6th September) We took the overnight sleeper train to Penzance, then a ferry to the islands. Sarah’s a strong swimmer and I’m a seasoned runner, but this is our most difficult challenge yet and it …

Pictures: Cutty Sark Rig Climb

August’s challenge was definitely different! We climbed the rig of the Cutty Sark at Greenwich, and walked the length of the rig (see red arrow in pic) Climbing on ropes swaying in the brisk wind definitely tested us both, but the sense of achievement was incredible. …