We have Finished!!!!!

Hi everyone - well, we have finished!!! The London 2 Brighton Challenge 100km - tough last 4 hours but we made it!!!!
Thank you for all your donations- we and CLAPA really appreciate it!!! Still time to donate - please visit our page
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The FINISH

We Made it!!!! The last 6km were touch and go for us once we hit 94 km. We were both on our last legs and had to take a short break to recharge our batteries!!! That "second wind" kicked in and we motored on to Brighton Racecourse and crossed that finish line!!! Go Team Maisy xx

Almost there...

94km and both absolutely battered!
Feet are not in good shape but just got to get to the end x

Still walking !

We have been In the pitch black , in the woods by ourselves since our last stop with the Boys at 75km. It has been like something from "Tenko" and believe me we have been to Hell and back!!!! By far the hardest thing either of us have ever done in our whole lives!

We have fallen so many times and cannot wait to get to the end now !

Past half way!

All ok. Reached 53 km and lots of blisters! Support Team have been fantastic and patched us up- back out now for the nightshift!
Cold and very dark so we will have to concentrate- say a prayer!

25km /16 miles completed

Keeping good time- just stopped and met the Support Team for lunch and a "foot stop" - so so hot out there and the feet are already feeling it!!!!
Got to keep going!!!!

And we are off!

Less than one mile in and route flooded- everyone taking off their shoes and socks and wading through!
No Way ! We actually used the map and found another route!! Happy Days x

The clock ticks....

All ready and set to have a hearty breakfast- then off to the Start Line.
Wish us luck and keep those sponsors coming in!!!!
Team Maisy x

Registration competed!

All checked in and tracking chips activated- ready to rock an roll!

Team Maisy Support Team Departure!!!

Team Maisy's support team arrived ! Supplies all loaded and "wagons roll" - Down to London tonight, good meal and a final nights rest before the big departure tomorrow!!!
Still time to sponsor us and help us reach our target-
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The little Lady herself - For YOU MAISY x

Well everyone, we are less than 24 hours away now. Just finished checking all our kit and checked in with everyone - nervous excitement would be a good word to use today!!! It looks like it will be pretty dry over the next couple of days, but I think we are prepared for EVERYTHING!!!

Phone, Ipod, GPS are all charging and the support vehicle will be with us soon. Here we come - 61 miles!!!!

Up above you will see the "Little lady" herself - Maisy Drew - CLAPA do so much to support families and allow little children, like Maisy, to SMILE. Thank you ALL so much for your fantastic donations and keep them coming - we are very near to out target now, so every little counts!!!

I will try to keep Facebook and this blog updated whilst on the event, so keep checking.

Still time to help this great Cause  www.virginmoneygiving.com/TraceyBegley
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2 Days to go.....

Ok, well all the training we can do is now done. We can't really prepare for the tiredness that will inevitably kick in during the darkness hours, so we will have to deal with that as it comes!!! Good job we have our IPods to zone each other out and prevent any arguments- Ha Ha!!!! Thank you ALL for all those kind donations. We and CLAPA really appreciate them, http://www.clapa.com/ Still time to donate to our page - www.virginmoneygiving.com/TraceyBegley

4 Days to go!!!!

Last training walks done now- just tapering off with a bit of cardio before we depart for London on Friday- all filled with nervous excitement I think, and only time will tell how we all find the sheer endurance of the distance. I am going to try and keep this blog up to date whilst on the event, so please try and check in on us. Thank you again for all the support that we have received- Go Team Maisy!!! Still time to pledge your support at www.virginmoneygiving.com/TraceyBegley

The Official Number!!!!

Here it is, my official challenge number! No turning back now! Roll on next week and putting those 61 miles behind us x
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We are almost there!!!! Go Team Maisy!!

8 days to go!!!

Thank you all for those kind donations that flew in yesterday and to everyone that has supported  us for this challenge. It is greatly appreciated by TEAM MAISY and by CLAPA. Only 8 days to go now and we all have our official numbers and micro chips for our shoes- so full steam ahead!!! Im off into town now armed with a final shopping list for our last few essentials and then I think we are done!!! One last big walk tomorrow and then a gentle week of cardio before our departure for Richmond on Friday 11 May!!!!
Wish us luck!!

13 Days to Go !!!!

Dear All, ok, we are almost at the date of the Challenge - just doing a few mini walks/treks now and keeping the fitness up. We have all been in high spirits and are looking forward to the BIG DAY!!! Ipods are getting loaded with music, so when that time comes when we have no energy for conversation, we can zone out on each other !!! Ha Ha!!! Bags will be getting packed very soon, just a few last minute supplies to sort out  - 61 miles here we come!!!!!
Doing very well with the target for CLAPA but we could still do with some more help if possible.
www.virginmoneygiving.com/TraceyBegley
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17 Days to Go!!!!

Well, we are in the last couple of weeks of training and the 12th May is now looming! We are all very positive and are eager to get down to London to put these 61 miles behind us- as we are about to apparently have the coldest May in 100 years, we are going to have to wrap up and prepare for all types of weather as well as stay "blister free" - pray for us!! Almost at our target so every little ounce of help is gratefully accepted. Please help this great cause CLAPA - www.virginmoneygiving.com/TraceyBegley

And we endure on......

Well we have now reached our 30 mile goal now and all on track. Blisters are remaining at bay and as long as Paul,Mark & Paige keep that "Support Vehicle" stocked up, we are well on target for the finish line. Literally 3 weeks to go now to the "Big Trek" and we still have our charity target to reach- please find it in your heart to sponsor "Team Maisy" and this fantastic CLAPA cause!!!! Please go to our charity page at www.virginmoneygiving.com/TraceyBegley xxxx Thanking you in advance x "Team Maisy"

The Training continues....

Off on another training session on Sunday- let's hope we are in good shape after Mr Drew's 40th!!!!! Thank you once again to all those wonderful donations- all very welcome and greatly appreciated!!! The clock is now ticking fast until the big day- roll on 12th May Please visit www.virginmoneygiving.com/traceybegley and support us

Out on another training run today - nice new route and 9.5 miles accomplished in record time. Team Maisy are looking good!!!!

Hi to all you Team Maisy Followers - thank you for your support.

We were all backout training today and completed an 18 mile hike over rough terrain , up many hills and it was HOT!!! Still the enthuisiasm was flowing, we finished in a good time and NO BLISTERS!!!! what a result - Very proud of us all!!!

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Many Thanks Team Maisy x

Hi there all you loyal people keeping an eye on our progress.
Good to see a couple more people following the blog.

Ok, we are all three still going strong and venturing further afield with our training walks. The actual route and the terrain has now been released but is still subject to change - however, there are quite a few hills to challenge us, so we have been changing our routes slightly to ensure we are tackling as many hills as possible prior to the big day!!!

Zohra has turned into a right little fitness fiend and is doing fantastic and the same goes for Kevin. All three of us are back together on our joing training program this weekend for a 5 hour adventure!!!

Thanking all who have already sponsored us and if there is anyone else that can find it in their hearts to go on line and help this Fab cause, we would be very grateful.

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Thank You
Team Maisy XXX

Reunited!!!!

Team Maisy are back on the roads - slow for me, but will get back to pace very soon. Zohra & I went out solo yesterday for a 8 + mile hike to ease me back in - we had a great couple of hours but had to reward ourselves with a sandwich I'm afraid - we were starving!

Kevin out on a big challenge from Grantham today - he set off at 7am and just waiting for a progress report. Go Kevin!!!!

The Three Muskateers On the move again!

Go Team Maisy - we know we can do it!!!!!!!

Having to hang up my walking boots for a few days as I'm going to be out of action post surgery  - I'm depending on you two Zohra & Kevin to keep up the hard work and do Team Maisy proud. Back on the roads very soon.
LOL Tracey X

All out tonight for a TEAM session - absolutely freezing - so lots of layers for us all.
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Many Thanks to you all

Tracey, Zohra and Kevin XXXX

Pure Dedication!!!!

Well, there really isnt too much more to say about this than -Impressive!!!- I was away for the weekend and the SNOW came down - I did actually think that my other two TEAM members would not venture out training due to the weather conditions, but how wrong was I??? It kind of feels like when your child takes their first step unaided - Pure pride and a warmth in your heart !!!- Zohra & Kevin actually went out and here's the evidence !!!!!

Well guys Team Maisy are all doing well. We have all been training independently this week but all back together soon. Everyone has worn in their boots now and the distance is getting longer. We all have our gear and now just got to sort out the logistics for the actual day. Over to Paul & Mark !

The Three Muskateers on the move again!

Well, I'm getting back to normal now and hopefully back into the training. We are all set up to hit the roads again on Saturday morning, so wish us all luck as those miles need to get clocked up now! Had a wonderful donation this week and we are all truly grateful. Thank you to everyone for supporting us! Www.virginmoneygiving.com/TraceyBegley

A water stop???

A girl needs a snack!!!!!

We didnt stop as such - just waiting for Zohra and her call of nature!!

Take a look at that scenery Kevin!!!!

Such a great day and had such a productive walk. I almost passed out trying to get water from my hydration bag - kind of helps if you actually unlock the valve first before you try and suck the life out of it!!! Very amusing to the other two team members!!!!

Another Great Walk!!!

All set of at 940am today - the 3 Muskateers!!! My running sat nav ran out of charge, but Zohra and I feel we must have hit 10miles today!!! Kevin not too sure, and thinks closer to 8 - Nah!!! it was 10miles and one of our best so far. Great laugh along the way  as well as lots of nice scenery.

The Training continues...

Some more generous donations this week - thank you everyone. Kevin & Zohra been out without me this week as all our schedules did not match - back out early saturday morning for a 10Mile - the 3 muskateers walk again!!! Please follow us un twitter ot add to this blog at any time!!! LOL Team Maisy x

Team Maisy Zohra Henson, Kevin Beel and Tracey Begley

Check out those new boots!!!! Paul has just picked himself off from the floor!!!

The Big Shop!

We all got fitted for new boots this morning and made a few purchases towards our essential gear. Lots of progress today and a few laughs in the store!! I even got a new pair of running shoes - you never know, we may run the whole way!!!

Good training session today and starting to chip away at our time...Looking good Team Maisy!!!

All the gear and NO IDEA!!!!!

Got to see little lady Maisy today - Such a fantastic little girl- cannot believe just how well you have recovered Maisy - Good girl taking your medicine with Paige!!!! See you again soon.. Love Tracey XX

Another donation today on our Virgin Giving site - Many Thanks!!! Maisy only came out of hospital after operation #3 and is now safely back at home and doing great - Good Girl Maisy!!!! We are all thinking of youxxx Please keep those donations coming!!!

We all ventured out late yesterday afternoon for 5 mile hike. We all managed it without any complications or hiccups and returned safely with enthuisiasm. Our training schedule has now been reviewed and everyone knows what is expected of them between now and the event date in May. Team Maisy is well ahead of our schedule and its full steam ahead!!!. Our support Team consisting of Paul, Mark and Paige are working on their strategy and schedule too. Team Maisy to the finish!!!!!!

Hi there all our friends and supporters. We have something like 118 days to go until the three of us embark on this mega challenge. Zohra, Kevin and myself are due to start our first joint training session tomorrow. Kevin and Zohra have already started, so I'm going to have to knuckle down and catch up to them! The pressure is on!! Please feel free to post messages and comments on here as you wish - you will be able to follow us on this blog right the way up to and during the actual event!!! Go Team Maisy!!!!!