Recent Events
Andy's Epic Run - Report
Congratulations Andy!
He finished the Tor 450. One of 200 elite runners who started - 85 of them did not finish .
Despite many obstacles Andy finished in Courmayeur where he started. nearly 8 days after the start of the race but within the race cut-off time.
It got off to a shaky start thanks to the air traffic control problems which grounded his original flight. This meant that instead of arriving in time to acclimatise to the altitude etc. he only just about got there in time for the official check of his kit before the race!
He ran with very little sleep for nearly 8 days - developed quite severe blisters, so especially running downhill was painful for the last 2-3 days
Some of the places he had planned to sleep were too noisy to get much rest and some did not provide sleeping facilities at all. One on Friday night simply shut down after he arrived and he had to go another 20k to the next place in the dark almost incoherent with lack of sleep. Despite that he got through, and finished in time .
We're all so proud of your achievement Andy.
This is his Strava record
He finished the Tor 450. One of 200 elite runners who started - 85 of them did not finish .
Despite many obstacles Andy finished in Courmayeur where he started. nearly 8 days after the start of the race but within the race cut-off time.
It got off to a shaky start thanks to the air traffic control problems which grounded his original flight. This meant that instead of arriving in time to acclimatise to the altitude etc. he only just about got there in time for the official check of his kit before the race!
He ran with very little sleep for nearly 8 days - developed quite severe blisters, so especially running downhill was painful for the last 2-3 days
Some of the places he had planned to sleep were too noisy to get much rest and some did not provide sleeping facilities at all. One on Friday night simply shut down after he arrived and he had to go another 20k to the next place in the dark almost incoherent with lack of sleep. Despite that he got through, and finished in time .
We're all so proud of your achievement Andy.
This is his Strava record
Some of the photos he took on the way.
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Scottish Evening
The evening was a great success with a magnificent £1648 raised, to celebrate St Andrew's Night
We are so grateful to Mo Cairde band who provided the music in a great venue at the Terrace Cafe at Herongate Club
Food was laid on by members of the Noreen's Kids team - the event was very much enjoyed by all who came.
It was a packed house , but plenty of room for the Scottish Dancing which followed the meal.
Robin gave a short address about his recent visit to Romania and the great progress that is being made there with the help of our Romanian staff
We are so grateful to Mo Cairde band who provided the music in a great venue at the Terrace Cafe at Herongate Club
Food was laid on by members of the Noreen's Kids team - the event was very much enjoyed by all who came.
It was a packed house , but plenty of room for the Scottish Dancing which followed the meal.
Robin gave a short address about his recent visit to Romania and the great progress that is being made there with the help of our Romanian staff
