0.8mile Swimming across Loch Tay 16 miles Climbing 7 Munros 8 miles Kayaking back along Loch Tay 34 miles Cycling round Loch Tay

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1 Saturday 9 th July 0.8mile Swimming across Loch Tay 16 miles Climbing 7 Munros 8 miles Kayaking back along Loch Tay 34 miles Cycling round Loch Tay Teams of 2 people (Team Manathon ) Sponsorship Total: 1,255 Charities: Mercy Corps; Mary s Meals 1

2 Friday 8 th July- Arrival to blissful sun and a dramatic view of the run 10,000 ft of climbing over the Ben Lawers Range, the horizon you see in the picture Hill training: the office spiral stairs. No hills in London Route: Unmarked with 7 checkpoints to register at (electronic fob). Supporters could monitor progress live A few weeks prior Mike and I had done a dummy run of half the Range, which was a wise move to familiarise ourselves with the route Things were looking promising though the forecast had other ideas 2

3 Friday 8 th July- Skills test / Food / Brief The time spent packing kit, getting it checked, and doing map tests was mentally exhausting The mountain rescue team would be camping on the Munro that night in anticipation We had a hearty meal before David Fox-Pitt zealously brought everyone together with a briefing We bumped in to about 6 people we knew, including 2 of my sisters ex-boyfriends there was much comradery and fortunately more excitement than dread! 3

4 Friday 8 th July- Camp set up 4

5 Friday 8 th July- Early night Little moles were popping their heads from their tents, watching with envy as, like a well-drilled polish team, we erected Mike s palatial yurt this would turn to knowing smiles as they left us taking it down in the rain It had seemed a good idea previously for the comfort, and for the fact that everything about this event in terms of the 5.30am training sessions, the kit, the hours of discussions, and the journey to get there, was immense Even Mike s compression suit did not seem out of place, though the dog was confused We were taking this seriously 5

6 Bonnie Scotland In true Scottish form, the weather for the weekend would be variable. 6

7 The Big Day Saturday 9 th July- The Warm-up We were in the second wave starting at 7am. An electro warm up helped calm the tension 7

8 STAGE 1: The Swim (0.8miles)- Piped to the loch. A call to battle Mike looks a bit of a wally The event had fantastic attention to detail, the piper being a great example Additionally, the safety. We were guided across the loch in a diamond formation of safety canoes and speed boats There were approximately three staff to every participant 8

9 * Aiming for the red dot 9

10 STAGE 1: Result (27 mins) The early start and the low wind meant the water was far less choppy than our trip a few weeks earlier The water was also relatively warm at around 12 degrees Training: Seymour Place Pool (Edgeware) & the Serpentine 6 months ago I was nervous about the swimming. I was slow with minimal amounts of practice since school The training paid dividends improving technique, stamina and conditioning Hobbling over the painful/ slippery stones 10

11 STAGE 2: The Run (16 miles climbing 7 Munros) The event is weighted towards this long and gruelling section Laminated maps, a compass, 3 litres of water, water proofs, thermals etc were just a few things we had to have A significant portion was a steady grind (walking) up steep highland hills. Though I would pay for my lack of hill walking the following week, biking had built up enough muscle strength/endurance Visibility was poor but it was cool with minimal rain until the heavens opened at the end Food- a lot! Few photos due to technical issues and the effort to take them! 11

12 STAGE 2: Results (7.5 hours) Our route seems direct but we somehow managed to do miles Total time: Approx 7.5 hours. Longer than anticipated We had a strong start going from 41 st in the swimming to 28 th by Munro 1 ( M1 ), which is 14 th as a team (2 people per team) The orienteering was a significant factor. In the section where we were less direct (M6 to Reservoir) we dropped from 45 th to 63 rd in the running total Towards the end we were hampered by knee pains so paced ourselves, as you can see from the blue line Total ascent: 7926ft The grey is the topography, the blue is the pace. We were strong on the ascents however the most competitive made up their time by flying down the descents 12

13 STAGE 2: The Run Route 13

14 STAGE 3: The Kayak (7 miles) We had a slow transition falling to 72 nd (my fault, nature called and indeed had been calling for a while. I had close to 2 miles of additional compression I had not calculated for) I was most apprehensive of the kayak but it was one of our strongest sections. It was hard to make up place as it was so much shorter than the run We had done a few sizable training kayak sessions, one where our paddles almost became lightening rods in one the worst storm I have ever been caught in (the river Wye). This, the fact that we had eaten well and were using new muscles, put us in good stead Time: 1h 45mins. Distance: 7.36miles (according to my GPS watch which ignores the check in time at Bikini Beach- tracks only moving time) Hobbling over the painful/ slippery stones 14

15 STAGE 3: Some photos of competitors A team of people to lift people out of boats. After the long run and 90+ mins of cramped sitting, legs were shaky (people have been known as having had to stop at this point) Hobbling over the painful/ slippery stones 15

16 STAGE 4: The Bike (34 miles) Like the kayak, few photos of team Manathon sadly Mike and I had to swap bikes mid course due to some technical issues. There was not much lost time as this happened at the fish and chip stop where conveniently a bike mechanic was posted There were a few hills to test us but on the whole it was a very pleasant speed around the loch, with the bad weather lifted for a beautiful early evening Time: 2hours 29 mins Moving time: 2 hours 14 mins Average Moving Speed: 14.9mph 16

17 STAGE 4: The Bike- 34 miles around the loch 17

18 Finish: 12hr 54 mins, approx. 60 miles The moment I asked Mike if he wanted to do it in 2017 The moment after! The best water melon you will ever taste 18

19 The Course Summary 0.8mile Swimming across Loch Tay 17.6 miles Climbing 7 Munros 7.4 miles Kayaking Loch Tay 33.4 miles Cycling round Loch Tay 19 Total: 59.2 miles

20 Timing Summary 20

21 Finish: The Rub Down I think Mike got the better deal here! Picture of the day? A perfect ending 21

22 Saturday 9 th July- The After Party It was a merry evening comprising a hearty meal, beer (and the obligatory jaeger bomb), comradery and reeling- dance like you never would again was fairly accurate. Much to my irritation Mike was bouncing round like a spring chicken with not a hint of stiffness the following week 22

23 Final Thoughts- Special Thanks to: Lucas, our soppy Guard Dog. Thanks for the cuddles (don t tell anyone I said that) Chief Supporter (and of Security), Emma Bjorkstrom. Thanks for putting up with this adventure and all your help bringing it together. Essential to the fun And to all our Sponsors, thank you so much for your support!! 23

24 Home time- what a weekend! 24

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