The Team
The Stephens and George Centurions
Monday, 30 January 2012
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Saturday, 28 January 2012
SATURDAY 28th JANUARY
Our second team training walk today - and what a day!
We started off at 8am with a hike up CornDu and Pen-y-Fan and the weather was out of this world. Snow on the mountain with sun shining down and not a whisper of wind - absolutely gorgeous. For those who have been up there, you will know how good the views are. From Pen-y-Fan, we trailed across the ridge and over the top towards Pontsticll. Unfortunately, this included walking through what can only be described as bogs. Sometimes slipping knee-deep in this horrible mud did not hinder us and all-in-all provided a very stern workout. We only covered 10 miles in total but it was quite tough going.
I'm glad to say that my boots and my new '1000 mile' socks held up remarkably and I shall be purchasing another pair of those for the main event in July.
Highlight of the day was hearing that Eddie was up to his armpits in the mud and struggled to get out. Pity only Byron was around to see this as I'd imagine it would have been worth saving on a camera!
We finished the walk off with a well-earned pint in the Red Cow drinking establishment.
Our second team training walk today - and what a day!
We started off at 8am with a hike up CornDu and Pen-y-Fan and the weather was out of this world. Snow on the mountain with sun shining down and not a whisper of wind - absolutely gorgeous. For those who have been up there, you will know how good the views are. From Pen-y-Fan, we trailed across the ridge and over the top towards Pontsticll. Unfortunately, this included walking through what can only be described as bogs. Sometimes slipping knee-deep in this horrible mud did not hinder us and all-in-all provided a very stern workout. We only covered 10 miles in total but it was quite tough going.
I'm glad to say that my boots and my new '1000 mile' socks held up remarkably and I shall be purchasing another pair of those for the main event in July.
Highlight of the day was hearing that Eddie was up to his armpits in the mud and struggled to get out. Pity only Byron was around to see this as I'd imagine it would have been worth saving on a camera!
We finished the walk off with a well-earned pint in the Red Cow drinking establishment.
This was the view this morning from the top of Pen-y-Fan - Stunning!
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Monday, 23 January 2012
Endomondo Hiking Workout
Endomondo Hiking Workout: was out hiking 2.58 km in 35m:43s using Endomondo.
MONDAY 23rd JANUARY
Jamie decided it would be a valuable experience to try a walk in the dark so armed with a head torch, headed up Pen-y-Fan....on his own....in the pitch black. Not a terribly good idea especially when the mist came in towards the top - it's amazing how scary how the slightest sound can be when you are all alone on a mountain. The descent took about half the time of the ascent. Memo to self - don't do this on your own again!
Jamie decided it would be a valuable experience to try a walk in the dark so armed with a head torch, headed up Pen-y-Fan....on his own....in the pitch black. Not a terribly good idea especially when the mist came in towards the top - it's amazing how scary how the slightest sound can be when you are all alone on a mountain. The descent took about half the time of the ascent. Memo to self - don't do this on your own again!
SUNDAY 22nd JANUARY
Jamie joined the other 'Three Peaks' team on Sunday morning in their training session. Another walk up our local mountain, Pen-y-Fan was the order of the day. It is only the second time the Three-Peaks team has got together and this session was to improve on the first and to increase the pace. All of the team managed it to the top even though it was a very windy day.
Jamie's total miles covered since the first training session = 36 miles
Need to get more miles under our belts!
Jamie joined the other 'Three Peaks' team on Sunday morning in their training session. Another walk up our local mountain, Pen-y-Fan was the order of the day. It is only the second time the Three-Peaks team has got together and this session was to improve on the first and to increase the pace. All of the team managed it to the top even though it was a very windy day.
Jamie's total miles covered since the first training session = 36 miles
Need to get more miles under our belts!
Saturday, 21 January 2012
SATURDAY 21st JANUARY
Byron and Jamie had another early start to climb up Pen-y-Fan. Even though the weather wasn't very good, we started off just as the daylight was coming up and got up Pen-y-Fan in around 45mins. It was so windy on the ridge that there were times when we had to steady ourselves in fear of being knocked off our feet.
Once at the top, Byron headed straight back down whilst Jamie dropped over to the Cribyn and then walked down past the Neuadd Reservoirs and into Pontsticill and then home. A 15mile jaunt and has the blisters to show for it.
Byron and Jamie had another early start to climb up Pen-y-Fan. Even though the weather wasn't very good, we started off just as the daylight was coming up and got up Pen-y-Fan in around 45mins. It was so windy on the ridge that there were times when we had to steady ourselves in fear of being knocked off our feet.
Once at the top, Byron headed straight back down whilst Jamie dropped over to the Cribyn and then walked down past the Neuadd Reservoirs and into Pontsticill and then home. A 15mile jaunt and has the blisters to show for it.
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
WEDNESDAY 18th JANUARY
The team held a meeting today to try and thrash out some fundraising ideas. It turns out that even though this is a monster challenge for us, raising enough money may prove to be the hardest part! Various ideas bounced around the table and the suggestion of auctioning ourselves off as slaves even came up!! Not sure getting £2.50 for one of us to be a slave is worth it!
Any fundraising ideas are more than welcome.
Some good news materialised today though- Mike Donovan sort of agreed to be a support team member which is fantastic
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
TUESDAY 17th JANUARY
Jamie's new boots arrived yesterday. A nice pair of Meindl Mountain boots although he is unsure if the fit is right or not. He is already trying to break-in a pair of NorthFace Hedgehog trainers and now needs to win the lottery to pay for all of the gear he has bought since xmas.
Jamie's new boots arrived yesterday. A nice pair of Meindl Mountain boots although he is unsure if the fit is right or not. He is already trying to break-in a pair of NorthFace Hedgehog trainers and now needs to win the lottery to pay for all of the gear he has bought since xmas.
Sunday, 15 January 2012
SUNDAY 15th JANUARY
Another training session for 2 of us. Byron and Jamie walked up Pen-y-fan in the Brecon Beacons, starting at 8am. An enjoyable walk even though it was very cold and windy.
The walk was part of the first training session for another challenge being undertaken by a team from our work. We have entered a team in the 3-peak challenge in May in aid of Tenovus and this was a little sample to see if people think they could manage it. More on the 3-Peak Challenge to follow at a later date.
Another training session for 2 of us. Byron and Jamie walked up Pen-y-fan in the Brecon Beacons, starting at 8am. An enjoyable walk even though it was very cold and windy.
Saturday, 14 January 2012
SATURDAY 14TH JANUARY
After much talk and meetings about the challenge and copious amount of money spent on the right 'gear', today was our first 'training session' and what a morning for a walk! Awoke to a very 'fresh' morning in the Welsh valleys. A lovely early start was called for so we met at The Wern Park in Nelson for a gentle 6 mile walk. The 4 of us were accompanied by Byron's wife Nicola, who has kindly agreed to be part of our support team. We will rely heavily on our support so we thank Nicola for agreeing to this. Our other support-team member (Dai Bevans) is yet to be convinced to join us on our walks. Watch this space to see if we can get him into his shell-suit and enjoying a bit of fresh air!
Also with us this morning was Bec's bear-dog, Zuffa. For a dog who is the size of a small car, he is about as fierce as a choc-ice!
We really enjoyed the walk this morning even though we had to listen to Eddie telling us about the history of Nelson every 5 mins!
Quote of the day has to go to Byron who said he got blisters from playing darts!! This does not bode well for walking 100km if he gets blisters on his feet from walking to the Oche and back!
Anyway, we all enjoyed the little stroll and think 10 times the distance will be easy!!!
After much talk and meetings about the challenge and copious amount of money spent on the right 'gear', today was our first 'training session' and what a morning for a walk! Awoke to a very 'fresh' morning in the Welsh valleys. A lovely early start was called for so we met at The Wern Park in Nelson for a gentle 6 mile walk. The 4 of us were accompanied by Byron's wife Nicola, who has kindly agreed to be part of our support team. We will rely heavily on our support so we thank Nicola for agreeing to this. Our other support-team member (Dai Bevans) is yet to be convinced to join us on our walks. Watch this space to see if we can get him into his shell-suit and enjoying a bit of fresh air!
Also with us this morning was Bec's bear-dog, Zuffa. For a dog who is the size of a small car, he is about as fierce as a choc-ice!
We really enjoyed the walk this morning even though we had to listen to Eddie telling us about the history of Nelson every 5 mins!
Quote of the day has to go to Byron who said he got blisters from playing darts!! This does not bode well for walking 100km if he gets blisters on his feet from walking to the Oche and back!
Anyway, we all enjoyed the little stroll and think 10 times the distance will be easy!!!
We are 4 colleagues who are taking part in the Oxfam Trailwalker 2012.
This is a challenge to end all challenges! 100km walk non-stop in under 30 hours.
Our company, Stephens and George Print Group is celebrating its 100th year in 2012 so to align with this and to raise as much money for charity as we possible can, we decided to walk 100km. We are calling ourselves 'S&G Centurions' - kinda makes sense!
Let me introduce the team:
Jamie Awford
Byron Jones
Eddie Rowlands
Rebecca Phelps
The walk takes place in July so we have to get a few 'training' sessions under our belt and this blog is to keep you updated on how we are getting on.
Please feel free to donate some of your hard-earned money to us:
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/stephensandgeorge
This is a challenge to end all challenges! 100km walk non-stop in under 30 hours.
Our company, Stephens and George Print Group is celebrating its 100th year in 2012 so to align with this and to raise as much money for charity as we possible can, we decided to walk 100km. We are calling ourselves 'S&G Centurions' - kinda makes sense!
Let me introduce the team:
Jamie Awford
Byron Jones
Eddie Rowlands
Rebecca Phelps
The walk takes place in July so we have to get a few 'training' sessions under our belt and this blog is to keep you updated on how we are getting on.
Please feel free to donate some of your hard-earned money to us:
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/stephensandgeorge
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