Ian’s 2009 Charity Challenge
Climbing high and running a long long way for The Stroke Association
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Mont Blanc – Quick Update
In: Mountains
12 Aug 2009A really quick post before the full report…
On the 4th August 2009 at 8:15am local time (9:15am GMT), I stood on the summit of Mont Blanc (4810m, the highest peak in Western Europe), after over 7hrs of ascent in “serious” conditions. It was one tough day but the feeling getting to the top was incredible and with it almost a year to the day that my Granddad passed away, it was really special to be there for The Stroke Association.
I’ll be back with a full report of the trip, complete with details of all the joy/hardship encountered.
Finally, a big thank you to all who wished me well, the donations, the pledges and everyone who played a part in getting me up there. It all helped massively and I can’t begin to explain how much the support meant to me.
Thanks,
Ian
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Updates on my 2009 activities running a long way and climbing high to raise money/awareness for The Stroke Association.
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1 Response to Mont Blanc – Quick Update
Nimble Runner
August 20th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Well done Ian, what a great first half of 2009.
Was nice to meet you on Twitter and to (almost) run with you in the Potters Arf – Stoke On Trent.
See you for the 20 miler on 3rd October
Steve