Welcome

Hi and welcome to my blog.

The sole reason for this blog is to provide potential sponsors (+ friends and family in the UK - I'm currently 4 months into a 2 year stint in Wichita, Kansas with my employer - Spirit Aerosystems), with an insight into my training and preparation for a race in which I will be competing in Canada in February.

Here's an extract from my 'just-giving' web site:

On the 3rd of February I will be competing in the 'Yukon Arctic Ultra' which is a 430 mile race from Whitehorse to Dawson City (race web site: http://www.arcticultra.de/en.php). Competitors must tow a sled or pulk containing all equipment needed to survive temperatures as low as -50C and distances between checkpoints of up to 70 miles, there is a 13 day cut-off.

It will be my toughest event yet. Your donation will do 2 things, provide funds for a great charity that works in your area (see the website for details) tackling child care and child abuse, the pledged amount per mile will also drive me on. If you are able to sponsor 2 pence or 5 pence or 10 pence or 20 pence or 50 pence(!) or £1(!!) per mile, together we will beat my £10k target.

It’s going to hurt, knowing how much per mile we are raising will really drive me on. All competitors will carry a 'SPOT' satellite tracking device which will allow you to follow my progress on a map on-line during the event at the above web-site, if you have nothing better to do!

Also, if interested, you can follow:

My training blog for this event: http://chughes-yau.blogspot.com/ (you already are!)

My training record (upload from GPS watch): http://www.movescount.com/members/runner200

My blog for a previous 6 day race in Canada with Photos and Video: http://chris-on-ice.blogspot.com/


Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now: http://www.justgiving.com/CHughes-YAU (or follow my progress and donate if you decide to)