Spring Challenge
THE GREAT BARROW (Spring) CHALLENGE 17th March 2012The Great Barrow (Spring) Challenge was a fantastic day for everyone, these were the comments of all the competitors who took part. The day started with dry weather, but this soon change as the drizzle which started mid morning and became continuous rain by the afternoon. This did not dampen the spirits of the mixed array of walkers, runners and cyclists who took part in our first ever Spring Challenge, and congratulations to all the people who completed their challenge (list below).
The 26.7 mile walkers went first at 7am together with Andrew Nunn who was the only person to enter and complete the grueling 125 mile cycle ride, this took him round Wymondham in Norfolk and with the heavy rain took 10 hours 45 mins to finish the journey, well done Andy!.
Some of the comments are here:
“Thank you both for turning out such a great Checkpoint today... I was so excited to get SUCH an array of 'treats', I could have kissed you!!!!!! And yes, James, those chocolate button things were a bit yummy. :-)”
“Thanks Glen to you and all the lovely people that looked after us today! Really appreciate it very much ;0) - the massage was fantastic!” (We laid on free sports massage courtesy of The Sports Injury Clinic)
“thank you to you and your marshals, they were out for a long time in the rain!”
With only 1 injury St John's ambulance had an easy day but their attendance as usual was always appreciated.
It is so nice to see regular faces coming back for each of the challenges and seeing new friendships forged. We look forward to seeing some of you again on the two day Summer Challenge on June 16th and 17th!
Glen Moulds - Founder
The following people completed the full Spring challenge:
125 mile cycle
Andrew Nunn
26.7 mile marathon run
Rita Williams
Simon Illingworth
Matthew David
Rosemary Matlock
Audrey Norbury
Darren Cook
Stephen Bagshaw
David Glen
Rosemary Close
Hannah Dye
Stuart Key
Simon Redfern
Steve Gordon
Paul Barton
Nick Butcher
Sue Osborne
Glyn Raymen
Jonny Kempster
Karl Hinett
26.7 mile walk
Sue Fuller
Jayne Stewart
Timothy Wyer
Rachel Smith
Traviss Wilcox
Heather McDonald-Hamilton
Joyce Crawford
Kimberly Cole
Kevin Trimmer
Sue Norden
Ron Richardson
Jane Parry
Gary Pinyoun
Congratulations to the many other walker, runners and cyclists that took part and never made it, and those who did the lesser distances. We only list those people who comlete the full distance challenge but for this occasion we would like to mention the following brave young chap.
15 mile walk
Christopher Clarke (Age 8)