12 Trials of Darren... or a "Dodecathlon"
For 2014...as I will be 50 this year... I am going to attempt to complete 12 extreme or endurance events. One or two a month for a year...plus a few extras!
These will include:
rowing 100,000 metres on a rowing machine...this takes about 8.5 hrs
12 and 24 hr static rows
London to Paris 24hr cycle
Devises to Westminster 125 mile kayak race in a double kayak
A 50km single kayak on my local river...The River Medway
The London 10km run
The London Bikeathon 100 mile route
A 1/2 marathon
A 10km open water or pool swim
A 200km static cycle
12 and 24 hr cycles round a local bike park
The London Virgin Triathlon...Sprint distance 750metre swim/20km cycle/5km run (plus other triathlons)
A 50km static row
And if things permit...we are going to try to row the channel as a four rower team from Brighton to Le Harve...a distance of about 150 km (100 miles)
Also, I will try to compete in various Concept2 rowing challenges, that they run online, throughout the year.
I am going to have my hair dyed bright orange for the whole year as the new colours of Meningitis Now are bright orange. I have gained sponsorship and support from a company to supply this. Thanks to Fudge for doing this.
This challenge has been set back and will hopefully start from July 2014 due to a set back in my health.