106 days to go!

Well,it was over a month ago that I last posted about my progress. I’d hoped to do so a bit more frequently, but looking after four small boys, training, working part time and general day to day chores has not left me with a lot of spare time.

At 155 days to go I posted about doing my longest ever cycle ride; 40km. I’m pleased to say that last Saturday I conquered 100km! Woohoo! A few wrong turns and a little extra on the end tipped our 99.7km planned route over the 100. A massive thank you to Mark and Linda for joining me on the adventure. I don’t think I would have attempted that distance solo.

The majority of the ride was lovely and flat, and that definitely made it more manageable.

We set off in beautiful sunshine, and for the most part it stayed that way (I even ended up with a watch tan and panda eyes). It wasn’t all glorious though. At the end of the ride the wind picked up, bringing in a weather front and we finished off in a torrential downpour, with a majestic scene of dark clouds thunder and lightning closing in on us.

I think the most challenging part for me was actually that at about the halfway mark my eyes started itching, and I hadn’t taken my eye drops with me. So for the last 50km I was plagued with itchy, scratchy,  sore, streaming hayfever eyes.
Note to self: take eye drops to India!

A huge thank you to all who have sponsored me so far, I really really appreciate it. Together we can make a difference! Together we can give the gift of hope!

I’m still a long way off my target though, so if you are able to sponsor me, no matter how small amount, please do – every little helps.

You can make your donation securely  at http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/CandyG and if you are a UK taxpayer, please remember to gift aid it too.

Blessings,
Candy.