Big week, big challenges

[dodgylungrunner]

Next weekend I'm walking from Camber Sands to Margate as I look to take on the Big 100. 65+ miles over two days isn't going to be easy but I'm really looking forward to the challenge which will also be a good test for my lungs.

It'll also be really good for me, mentally. The pneumothorax really hit hard back in January as I'd been building up a head of steam with my fitness. It took me a long time to get the confidence to go to the gym again but I'm now back running 5k on the treadmill and feeling strong. If I complete the challenge it'll be another big step in the right direction and will allow me to draw a line in the sand after my troubles earlier in the year.

It's also an opportunity for me to start doing my bit to raise a bit of awareness and money for the British Lung Foundation. I've set a modest target of £1000 and I'm optimistic I'll make with a bit of luck and I've set up a fundraising page with Just Giving if anyone would like to sponsor me: justgiving.com/fundraising/...

I'll make sure I take lots of photos during the course of the walk and will post again to let everyone know how I get on. Before all that I have my rearranged first appointment with the lung transplant team at the Harefield Hospital. Not quite sure what to expect but it's certainly going to be an eventful week!

[cofdrop-UK]

Good luck Andy - always up for a challenge 🙂

Cx

[dodgylungrunner British Lung Foundation in reply to cofdrop-UK]

Thank you! I'm going to need it!!!

[sassy59]

Wishing you all the best Andy. Xxxxx

[2greys]

Wishing you the best of luck and hope you have perfect weather conditions that will not hold you back. That is some goal you have set yourself.

[Hidden]

Well done you!!!

Fran ☀️

[Sandyeggo]

You’re AWESOME! I’m very proud of you, you are fighting the good fight my friend keep up the good work training and persevering

[Susan1200]

All the best 🏃

[Dubba61]

Thats brilliant! I know you,ll do it, because your such a determined Lad.

[Hopeful3]

Thank you for sharing this. I am doing 100km on Thames Path Challenge overy 2 days later in the year. Quite a few people think I shouldn't be doing it with my lungs as they are but i believe that walking and keeping healthy must have a positive affect. So thank you and good luck

[LauraBLF]

Hi Hopeful3 - that is great news! How exciting! We are so looking forward to having you on the team - have you been in touch with the Events team at the BLF yet? If not, do pop an email over to [e-mail], we would love to support you every step of the way! 😊 Laura & the Events Team x