Am unsure how to start as this is my first blog, but will take a logical tack for now, and start at the beginning....which, of course, is a Pilates class on a wintry evening in Wilmslow.
It all started with a 'What do you think?' kind of question from my friend and work colleague Gillian Swain. In my relaxed state whilst engaging my core and gently exhaling, the idea of cycling across Cuba to raise money for Women v Cancer sounded incredible and my first thought was 'yes, I'm in!' It wasn't until I got back home and contemplated the pink leaflet Gillian had given me that I realised the full extent of what I would be signing up to - cycling 400km in 5 days is a big step up for someone who doesn't even own a bike and hasn't for over 5 years.
That said, I was inspired.
Sadly it is becoming a fact of life that most of us have been affected by cancer, whether it is our own battle or that of a friend or family member. Gillian and I have 2 work colleagues and friends who are both fighting cancer at the moment - breast and cervical. This is our inspiration.
When Gillian heard about this challenge, she knew she wanted to take part, and I am delighted, excited and nervous in roughly equal measure that she asked me to take part with her. With our other halves on board in a supportive capacity, we signed up.
Our challenge has begun and this blog is going to be my documentation of our training and fundraising between now and October 2013 when we leave for Cuba. I hope you will follow it with us over the next year and a half and share the fun, laughs (I'm sure there will be a few) and pains (also sure there will be plenty in the backside) that are to come. I will also share our routes around Cheshire, Derbyshire and hopefully further afield.
Look out for details of the fundraising events we are planning over the next 12 months, including a Ladies Cocktail evening, Cake Sales, a Fine Art Exhibition and a Football Quiz night.
We also hope that you will support us by visiting our Just Giving page to make a donation to the Women v Cancer appeal
Karen
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