Why we are asking for your support
In September Richard Ward will be tackling the Peak District Challenge Ultramarathon , a 100km self-guided trail race in the Peak District.
Richard says
“ I'm a serial offender when to comes to these events, so it makes sense to try use my gross acts of stupidity as fundraisers. In this case I’m supporting The PAWS Trust.
PAWS or Practical Aid For Wolfhounds to use it's full name, is an organisation close to the heart of Ward household, we have Irish Wolfhounds and Helen is part of the PAWS regional team.
The plan
Departing Hathersage at 9pm on Friday the 13th I'll be running through the night, hoping to reach the halfway point (wherever that may be!) around dawn on Saturday. From there, it's just the small matter of another 50km back to the finish in Hathersage. Weather and legs permitting, I'm hoping to complete the race within 18 hours.
How you can help
Please share my post with your friends and anyone you know who loves big hairy dogs and masochistic athletes
If you can spare even the smallest of donations it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!”
Richard and the hounds out training
Peaks For Paws Update (17/8/24)
Its now only 4 weeks until I tackle the Peak District Challenge Ultramarathon on Friday 13th September. Training is going well (ish), a bout of Manthrax and some dental surgery left me a little fragile through most of July, but this week between running, cycling and walking the pups I’ve got just over 250km in the legs, see if we can push that into the 300’s next week.
Fair to say Pip is enjoying the miles we’re putting in, especially if there’s water involved and a meetup with the rest of the pack.
I’m well over halfway with my fundraising for PAWS, so thank you to everybody has donated so far, for those that have not, you have still have time, even the smallest donation is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Richard and The Beasts