Saturday 28 March was the day for the Endurer Dash, an 8km obstacle course mud run in the Peak District. Having never done anything like this before it was a step into the unknown and given that I’ve never been a particular fan of running or ever been any good at it, it was a … Continue reading Endurer Dash
Sunday 22 February saw the start of the physical challenges with the cycle ride from Drighlington to Welton – Le Tour De Dan! The morning started early so that I could have breakfast and get everything prepared before setting off for the start in Drighlington. After filling up on Weetabix and getting the triplets up … Continue reading Le Tour de Dan – 22 February 2015
Only 5 days to go until the first physical challenge, the cycle from Drighlington to Welton which takes place on 22 February. Further details about the ride are on the Challenges page. There's still time to join in if you want or sponsor me. The training blog has been updated for the last week's training. … Continue reading 5 days to go!
Today marks the first anniversary of Dan’s death. It was a heart wrenching moment when I heard the news and something I won’t forget. Today shouldn’t be about sadness though, it should be about the happiness that Dan brought to his friends, family and anyone he met. I still miss him all the time and … Continue reading It all starts here!
So far the events that have been confirmed are: Weightloss and Health Challenge Start 19 January 2015 – 18 January 2016 There are a number of aims for this challenge, the first is to do something anyone can get involved in and have a target over the next 12 months, for me to personally lose … Continue reading What are the events?
Here is the list of current dates in the Do It For Dan calendar. Unfortunately due to illness and not being able to train, I've had to put the first physical event back from January to February. January 2015 17 Launch of the weightloss challenge February 2015 22 Cycle from Drighlington to Welton (55 miles) … Continue reading Event List
What is it? The Do it for Dan fundraising campaign is a year of challenges, mainly physical but also others, aimed to raise awareness of mental health issues and to raise some money for charity along the way. The target will be 12 events over the course of the year but may be more depending on … Continue reading Do it for Dan – what it’s all about
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