by Gill Barker | Sep 8, 2018 | Challenge
CHALLENGE 06 23.09.18 - Walking up Snowdon Walking up Snowdon I’ve only climbed one mountain before, the Stelvio Pass in Italy. BUT, that was on two wheels and in the gorgeous Italian summer heat. I wouldn’t normally go out walking long distances as I’m not a keen...
by Gill Barker | Aug 24, 2018 | Challenge
CHALLENGE 05 20.09.2018 - Fitness Pole! Working on my strength without entering a gym! Yep, that’s right. My friends and I are on a mission to discover our strength, but without stepping foot into a gym? This sounds like a great challenge that is right up my street! I...
by Gill Barker | Aug 11, 2018 | Challenge
CHALLENGE 04 25.08.18 - Coast to Coast bike ride COAST TO COAST on two wheels…with a twist! Workington – Carlisle – Spartylea – Tynemouth Priory and Castle Drum roll please……My 4th 35 Before 35 challenge will be cycling Coast to Coast! Over the...
by Gill Barker | Jul 21, 2018 | Challenge
CHALLENGE 03 30.07.18 - Training with Leeds Rhinos - Sponsors' Day Training with Leeds Rhinos, well…sort of! I’m so excited! I’ve kindly been invited to the Leeds Rhinos Sponsor’s Day by PlatinumHPL! My third challenge of 35 Before 35 will consist of me taking part in...
by Gill Barker | Jul 16, 2018 | Blog Post
I always used to wear shorts as a kid, but as I got older, I started to hide them away. I’m just going to put it out there; I have never been a fan of my (now constantly) pasty white wobbly legs. Even over the last eight years of marathon and cycling training, I have...
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