The AWWC is well under way!

I'd like to introduce you to next victors in The Any Which Way Challenge - Tracy and Amelie!

In the middle of May Tracy braved her first ever race which she ran as part of the AWWC to fundraise and raise awareness for Lyme disease.  Her supporters raised over £900 in an amazing show of generosity.  Again, I thank you all so much.  Amelie took part in the mini mile too, bless her little legs!

For me the best part was that I was well enough to travel and cheer them on!  This would have been unthinkable three months ago and really shows how far I've come.

The isolation that Lyme brings is something that you have no choice but get used to.  Part of it is the extreme fatigue (I don't mean tired, I mean, do I have enough energy to put a wash on or have a shower?).  The pain and immobility means that driving is difficult for me.  I was reliant on others to ferry me around if I was up to it which wasn't very often.  Throw in the noise sensitivity and confusion that it brings and you can see why Tracy and I have not seen much of each other in the last 3 years!

It was a very emotional day and I loved it being part of it.  Thank you Tracy xxx

In other news...

Paul Smith was also busy starting his part in the AWWC.  He is doing not one, not two but three triathlons!  The first one has been successfully completed.  It was the Snowdonia Slateman which involved 1000metre swim across a very cold lake, a 51km swim and a 10km run.  Crikey! Of course, he totally nailed it and warmed up in the hot tub afterwards :-)  More photos to come and next challenge is 14th June and involves swimming in the River Thames.  Rather him than me.

Sadly Andy is injured so the Ultra marathon planned in June is off.  He's discussing a kayak challenge with my husband so watch this space.

A new addition to the team is Laura Klimaszewski.  In June she is going to tackle the Welsh 3000's which involves climbing 15 mountains in Wales, usually within 24hours!!!  This challenge is only suitable if you are an experienced and very fit mountain walker, which luckily Laura is!  She is fundraising for me and also for her local search and rescue team.  I'm so excited for her and very jealous, this sort of challenge would have been totally my thing a few years ago.  It is now on my list of things to do to celebrate my recovery. 

 Well, that is all the Any Which Way Challenge fundraising news for now!  If you are feeling inspired and what to get involved, please let me know!

Over and out, Sarah xxx