£45 to drop your trousers? . . . . er..... ok!

The photos are now in cyberspace anyway so here is yet ANOTHER impromptu Marti-thon piece of shenanigans. During my good chum, Clive's, 40th birthday the 'boys' ended up being cajoled into doing the washing up in our pants . . . but not without a whip round for charity, and what better charity than the lymphoma association! £1 each saw us not only washing up but also giving it some on the dance floor . . . . and yes, we have no shame £45.20's worth of no shame, but i wonder who was only willing to pay 20p?! ;o)

Riding with the Carneddau Tri Club

Yesterday morning i jumped in the van of to Llandudno Junction to meet up with members of the Carneddau Triathlon Club. On arriving, unsurprisingly, i was the only one on a mountain bike, with the rest of the club on ultra-light road bikes *slobber*. We were planning a 35 miles round trip in the snow although the roads were clear in most places but i was quite glad of some wider tyres at a few points where there was still snow!

At Betws-y-Coed (pronounced Betus u coyde - not betsy co-ed!!!!) we grabbed a coffee and a lush bit of cake from the best little cake shop in the world. It was a great ride and thanks to the club for making me feel so welcome. I was chuffed i just about kept up with everyone but really need to beg borrow or steal a road bike now! They meet at least weekly for rides plus running and open water swims in the summer so a good group to become part of, thanks again guys.

Impromptu Santa Dash!!!!!

So, Sal had signed up to do the WORLDWIDE annual 5k Santa Dash in Liverpool today with colleagues from NSPCC Childline . . . events have also taken place in Las Vegas and Tasmania.

Following dropping the kids off at 7 am with friends, and with me supporting as official driver, we stopped via the Prestatyn Childline base before making the journey to Liverpool and meeting up with some of the Liverpool Childline team. On Sal's suggestion i'd packed my trainers in case of 'someone dropping out' and sure enough there was a spare Santa suit so i was lucky enough to join the 8000 throng on the streets of Liverpool.

It was an awesome experience, a true FUN RUN, with nobody really worrying about times, including a bunch of lads we spotted carrying a crate of (pah!) Fosters! I had a great time and a nice reminder of how good it feels to run with a crowd cheering you on.

Special thanks to ALL the Childline team for making me feel so welcome, and huge love to Sal for completing her first 5k and for being so amazingly supportive, not only of me in Marti-thon, but also of the volunteers she works with.

Merry Christmas/ Nadolig Llawen xxxxxx

Coast to Coast UPDATE

So the official date for the Lymphoma Association annual bike ride is now June 12/13th 2010 - which will give plenty of time for recovery prior to the 15 peaks in July. However, I've now been informed by the Lymphoma Association that the route will not be Coast to Coast next year but that they are planning an exciting NEW circular route. 120 miles over two days - all the information will be posted here early in the New Year once i've had confirmation of the route. . . . .