Hampton Court to Richmond.....and back again

With just over 3 weeks to go until our big walk, Claire and I set off on a long training walk today - we finished up covering 18 miles.

A few achy muscles and a couple of blisters but a lovely walk along the Thames!  We started about a mile before Hampton Court, via Kingston and Teddington to Richmond - then turned around for the return journey.

We enjoyed some really lovely views, and great to be training on similar terrain to the Grand Union Canal, along which we'll be walking 100 miles!

If you can sponsor us to help Harry help others, we'd really appreciate your support! Www.justgiving.com/100forharry

😊 Nancy

Kit!

Mo With less than 5 weeks til our walk, I thought it a good idea to get out and buy some of the kit I would need for walking 100miles!

Instead of driving to the shops, I walked of course, almost 7 miles - though I did cheat on the way home, walking 1.5 miles to the train station :D

I needed a day pack, big enough to carry water and food for a day of walking, as well as waterproofs, first aid kit, spare socks etc...  The staff at Cotswold outdoor were really helpful and helped me find one that fitted me correctly - really important to have a comfortable bag when walking 100 miles, need to look after the old back!

Anyway, a nice walk along the river, and a successful shopping trip. My plan from next week is to walk 8-10 miles twice a week, and one really long walk, 16-20 miles, a week. 

Nancy
Www.justgiving.com/100forharry

There's an app for that!

Well, it's been a while.....let's face it, we've been rubbish at blogging!

The thought of sitting down and cranking up my ancient laptop to blog after a long training walk hasn't been too appealing - and then today I had a eureka moment and discovered the blogger app, hooray!!

This means, not only can we blog about our training, and the actual 100 miles of course, but we can also do so on the go!

So, you'll be hearing a lot more from us from now on.

Of course, the reason behind our 100 mile challenge is Harry and the incredible work his mum and team do to continue the work he started. Please help us, to help Harry help others www.justgiving.com/100forharry

Thank you
Nancy, Amanda & Claire

The best laid plans....

Yes, it's been a long time between our first post and this one....we've been busy with work and family and various things life has thrown at us, and fitting in training walks around it all!

Now, speaking of life throwing things at us, Amanda was out for a sunny Sunday morning jog and ended up surrounded by paramedics after falling.  The next day was surgery and she now has an ankle full of metal, and a wait of 6 weeks before she can even start to walk on it.

Our 100 mile challenge for Help Harry Help Others was due to begin in 8 weeks time, and we have decided to postpone the event so Amanda can be a part of it as planned.  To allow for a full recovery, and to fit in around our other commitments, the walk will now take place from 25th-28th May 2015.

Hospital selfie - team 100 for Harry (Claire, Amanda and Nancy with friend Anna at the back!)

Thanks to everyone for their support so far and we'll continue to update everyone with Amanda's progress, and our training antics!

Amanda, Claire & Nancy xx

100forHarry - the beginning.....

Like so many crazy ideas, this one began at a party, after a couple of drinks ;)  The party in question was the Harry Moseley Ball, an event we attended quite by chance and at the last minute....and when guests were challenged to join the "500 Club" and raise £500 for such an amazing charity, how could we say no?!

If you haven't heard of "Help Harry Help Others", then shame on you, head to www.hhho.org.uk and read all about the wonderful things Harry achieved in his short life.  After Harry sadly passed away in 2011, his amazing mum Georgie set up HHHO as a registered charity and has tirelessly continued Harry's work.

The charity not only fund research in to brain cancer, but also support families affected by cancer....and we (Amanda, Claire and Nancy) are proud to be pledging to raise £1500 for this fantastic cause.

On 21st July 2014 we will set off on a 100 mile journey towards Birmingham....walking 25 miles a day, we will finish our walk at the HHHO headquarters in Yardley on 24th July.

You can support our fundraising efforts by visiting www.justgiving.com/100forHarry or you can text HHHO59 £amt to 70070

thanks for your support!
@amandaattwoodh @claireroyale and @nancoise71