What's this all about?

I'm joining an expedition to sled over 200 kilometers across the wilds of the Arctic Circle in the depths of the Norwegian winter (January 2009). With possible temperatures down to as low as -30C and extreme conditions such as blizzards and high winds, it's going to be a huge challenge both mentally and physically - I think just trying to keep the sled upright and in a straight line will be a challenge in itself! Added to that there are very steep inclines to run and push the sled up, and with the fact we'll be working hard and travelling long hours - I think this is going to be tough; the huskies will expect me to be working as hard as they are. We'll be looking after the dogs ourselves for the week, each of us having our own team of 4-6 dogs and a sled to work with.
I'm going to have to get very fit, and yes... even give up smoking... so that's just another reason to sponsor me. I'll try and keep this blog up to date with progress and information about the trip.
I'm doing this for many reasons, but one of the main ones is to raise money for Amnesty International. I'm funding the costs of this all myself, so every penny you give will go to Amnesty International. If you'd like to donate(sponsor me) just click on the Donate button in the Justgiving widget on the right or you can go to www.justgiving.com/jonandthehuskies

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Thank you for considering sponsoring me... it'll really will make a difference, and it'll help keep me going slogging up hills (in the rain and cold I'm sure) trying to get fit in time...

Thursday, August 28, 2008

An ankle, a bank holiday, some fire and a bull

Ok, so one week later and how am I doing? Well, ok I guess. I managed to sprain my ankle last week so that rather dented the plans. Nevertheless, cycled into Bath on Saturday... I took the taxi back the next morning though I have to admit (there were extenuating circumstances ). The bank holiday interrupted Monday (Box Rocks), and then a swim on Tuesday, fire swinging on Wednesday and then a run tonight. Slight issue on tonight's route (large angry bull in field)... which led to a rather rapid change of running direction! No map of route tonight due to a technical issue ;)
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Anonymous said...

I love were extenuating circumstances!!

As I live in Bath I can confrim that John is actually doing all this traning and not just making these blogs up.

So he deserves every penny of sponsorship for every second of pain, strain and dedication!

well done jons

September 11, 2008 at 2:38 PM

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