I'm getting physically & mentally fit for charity.

[emjaybee]

Hi everyone,

As some of you may know I've had a rough six months. I fell off a stepladder in August and smashed up my left wrist. I had an operation to plate it & some synthetic bone granules inserted to fill the gaps where the bone was crushed away. I'm still waiting for another operation to remove the plates and I don't anticipate returning to work for another three months yet. My wrist articulation is not great and I'm doing an awful lot of physio to try to improve this, and also to stretch the tendons in my fingers.

It's not been a pleasant journey, and it's not over yet. Being self-employed has just compounded the situation.

So, I've decided to do something positive to help my physical and mental health, and also to try to raise some money for a worthy cause.

I've signed up to do "The Falklands Challenge" in June. It's a 10 mile 'yomp' on the South West coast path in Devon to raise funds for The Veterans Charity. They're only a small charity, but they provide rapid support for armed services veterans suffering hardship.

Here's a link to the event, https://www.veteranscharity.org.uk/falklands

If anyone would like to help me raise some funds for this worthwhile cause I'd be very grateful. I have a fundraising page in my name on the following link:

https://veteranscharity.enthuse.com/pf/michael-bowler

I'm not at all fit, so I will be doing some regular lengthy walks to try to get ready, I'm not as fit, or as young, as I was!

Best regards,

Michael.

[Newportnobby]

I'll be donating at some point but also suggest you walk round 'The Falkland Arms' a few times which is also good training for lifting pints of decent ale

[Train Waiting]

Great idea, Michael.

You're raising funds for a very good cause.

I hope you'll have an enjoyable walk in Devonshire in June. You'll likely meet lots 'N' lots of interesting people on the way.

With all good wishes.

John

[emjaybee]

Many thanks John. I'll do my best.

M.

[port perran]

Good luck with the walk and you will be most welcome down here in Devon.
I'm sure that the sun will shine on you.

Regards
Martin

[emjaybee]

So, the preparation begins. I hesitate to call it 'training', as that's kinda terrifying.

I've done 3.95 miles in 1hr 9mins. That's countryside footpaths. A couple of steepish climbs, well we are on the edge of the Cotswolds, muddy tracks, & across fields.

If I've done my maths correctly, that's 3.43mph. An acceptable pace. However, my calves are sore & my legs are like jelly, & I'm a puddle of sweat, so, more to do.

Here's a picture looking back at our house.