Holdfast Training Services Trial Blog

On Saturday three members of the Lillie Square Project Team completed the 26.2 mile race in aid of the infrastructure development charity, there was an ex-Olympic swimmer, a fat bloke and me.

The 26.2 mile course included a canoe, bikes, a 10km run, loads of hills and stinging nettles. As we lined up on the start line it dawned on us that we might be out of our depth.  The teams either side had brought their own expensive looking mountain bikes, looked extremely fit and were taking it all very seriously.  We held our nerve, and each others hands, and when the command came we skipped off across the field in our dresses.

The bike was over, the run was still to come

There were many challenges along the way including a memory test, building a stable structure from straws and riding side saddle without falling off – although that last one was self imposed.  Our high spirits and Haribo got us through and with the added encouragement that comes from being dressed like your Mum finished 8th overall.  Most impressively we gained the highest points score from all the challenges and received the coveted “most brainy” award.  Although clearly not the most brainy engraver given that the trophy says “most sporting” on it and the word “construction” is spelt wrong!

Victorious!

A great day was had by all and lots of money raised for a worthy cause.  If you would like to donate you still can by visiting http://www.justgiving.com/lilliesavages

A video of the event can be found at https://youtu.be/wy-gCUoADiw