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Great Wall of China Trek: Day 2 – Gubeikou Section

Posted on October 31, 2017April 13, 2020 by Louise

After a good nights sleep we all awoke - stiff and in pain from all the steep steps of day 1 - and hobbled down to breakfast. Today we were walking to the start point on the Gubeikou wall and so no need to get the coach, although the coach would be waiting at the end of the walk, so after breakfast we had to pack all our stuff and put it on the coach ready. We also made our...Read More

Great Wall of China Trek: Day 1 – Jinshanling Loop

Posted on October 31, 2017April 13, 2020 by Louise

Hi guys! Well I'm back from China and what a fabulous experience it was. I wanted to write a blog post each day I was there but I didn't have my laptop in China and so I thought I'd write a day by day update now I'm back. Overall, I had an amazing time and met some truly inspirational people, who all had personal challenges to overcome. Fitness wise, it was challenging but surprisingly I didn't find it too bad....Read More

My Great Wall of China Trek is Tomorrow!!!

Posted on October 20, 2017April 13, 2020 by Louise

Hi Just a quick post tonight! I cannot believe that my Great Wall of China trek for the Scoliosis Campaign Fund is tomorrow. I'm so nervous it's unbelievable. I have been packing and stressing tonight and I'm worried that I have forgotten to pack something. I'm also worried about what's to come and because I'm going by myself. Eeek! It's totally outside of my comfort zone. It's also quite exciting though and I'm looking forward to seeing China and pushing...Read More

Great Wall of China Trek – 2 weeks to go!

Posted on October 8, 2017February 20, 2021 by Louise

Hi everyone :) I can't believe my trek on the Great Wall of China for the Scoliosis Campaign Fund is less than 2 weeks away... where is this year going?! If you'd like to sponsor me and help me to raise money for those affected by scoliosis, you can do so here. :) In back related news, I had an MRI scan last week to try and find the cause of my leg numbness. I'm quite worried about this because at the...Read More

Walking the Snowdon Pyg Track

Posted on August 29, 2017April 13, 2020 by Louise

As some of you may or may not know, in October I will be trekking the Great Wall of China to raise money for the Scoliosis Campaign Fund! I'm excited and terrified all at the same time but what better way to prepare than to hike up a mountain. So on Sunday, that's exactly what I did! I hiked up Mount Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales. Now, I have done this trek a couple of times before and so...Read More

Fundraising for Scoliosis: Great Wall of China Trek!

Posted on August 25, 2017April 13, 2020 by Louise

I apologise for the lack of posts recently, I haven't been able to post as much due to holidays and general life busyness. However, I thought I'd write a quick update about my next big adventure! After the success of the British 10K, I'm continuing to fund raise for scoliosis by undertaking a MASSIVE personal challenge. In October, I'll be taking on a 9 day trek of the Great Wall of China in order to raise funds for the Scoliosis...Read More

British 10K London: Fundraising for Scoliosis

Posted on July 10, 2017February 20, 2021 by Louise

So, yesterday I achieved one of my objectives for the year and ran the British 10K for the Scoliosis Campaign Fund. How was it? Much tougher than I expected! Those of you who follow my blog may know that I have done several 10K races this year and ALOT of training to prepare for this event. I have been training since January, as back then I could barely run 5K! But I was determined to build my distance and take...Read More

London British 10K: 14 Days to go!

Posted on June 25, 2017February 20, 2021 by Louise

On Sunday 9th July, I will be running 10K for the Scoliosis Campaign Fund in the iconic London British 10k! This will involve a flat, fast 10K through London's most famed sites. I have also signed up for another challenge for scoliosis after this. In October, I will be taking on a trek of the Great Wall of China. This will involve 9 days of hiking on challenging and uphill terrain (a post on this is coming soon!) Through these activities,...Read More

British 10K – 9th July 2017

Posted on June 10, 2017February 20, 2021 by Louise

British 10K - 9th July 2017 It's getting closer now! In just under a month's time, I will be running the British 10K in London to raise money for the Scoliosis Campaign Fund. Eeeek! After everything that has happened in London recently, I'm excited and proud to be involved in this event. It will be good to come together in a celebration of London and everything British. In light of the recent events, I imagine the atmosphere will be even...Read More

The Great Manchester Run… Wow!

Posted on May 29, 2017April 13, 2020 by Louise

I had an absolutely AMAZING day yesterday and just felt like I had to share it on my blog. Yesterday I took part in the Great Manchester Run (10K). This was the first ever competitive timed race that I have ever taken part in. I have done fun runs before but this year I decided that I wanted to push myself even further and get serious about my running. When I signed up to the Great Manchester run back in...Read More

British 10k London Run

Posted on February 25, 2017February 20, 2021 by Louise

I'm so excited! This week it was confirmed that I have a place in the British 10K London run on 9th July and I'll be running to raise money for the Scoliosis Campaign Fund. The British 10K London run takes runners through some of London's most iconic sites, such as Trafalgar Square, the Embankment, Big Ben and more. The Scoliosis Campaign Fund raises money to support people with scoliosis and their families, and fund research into finding the causes of...Read More

#ShineWalk for Cancer Research

Posted on October 1, 2014April 13, 2020 by Louise

On Saturday 27th September, I walked a full marathon (over night) along with 17,000 others to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Overall it was 26.2 miles and I walked for 10 hours straight from 9pm - 7am! It was the first time I'd ever done the Shine Walk and it was tough. To be honest I didn't realise how hard it would be, I had been following a training plan and doing lots of long walks for the past...Read More

1 year 8 months post op – You can’t see the view if you don’t climb the mountain…

Posted on April 2, 2012April 13, 2020 by Louise

You can't see the view if you don't climb the mountain... In the early stages of my recovery from scoliosis surgery, this was one of my favourite quotes. It was a quote that really helped me get through the really tough days as it made me realise that one day, I would look back and realise how far I'd come and how strong I was. Well this weekend I actually climbed a mountain, Mount Snowdon that is, the highest mountain...Read More