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I, Gertjan Janszen, am taking part in the 3 Peaks Challenge held in June this year by the Fire Service Sports and Athletics Association. I have put this page together to give you the opportunity to sponsor me and to tell you a bit more about the Challenge. It is of course up to you as to how you want to sponsor me; one suggestion is to pledge an amount by email for completing the 3 Peaks Challenge and then an extra amount for each hour under the 24 hour limit – so the faster I do it, the more money I raise. You can sponsor me directly via justgiving.com, via Paypal (by clicking here) or you can email me with a pledge. You will be send proof of completion and can than transfer the amount.
I will be part of a team of 7, 5 walkers and 2 drivers. Our aim is to complete the challenge in under 19 hrs and receive the Gold medal for our efforts. This is a very tough challenge for me as I ripped my Achilles’ tendon about 2 years ago and haven't done much exercise since. We have been training for this event since November last year and hope by the time the event takes place we will be fit enough to make it in under 19 hrs and collect our gold medal. Please click here if you would like to sponsor me.
Below is a short explanation of the event and what is involved in the 3 Peaks Challenge.
To climb consecutively the highest peaks in SCOTLAND (Ben Nevis 4,406 ft), ENGLAND (Scafell 3,206 ft), & WALES (Mount Snowdon 3,560 ft), also the travelling of 500 miles between the 3 Peaks, (by minibus) in under 24 hours.
Distance on foot = 20 miles (31 kms)
Height gained = 10,000 feet (3,050m)
Distance by road = 500 miles (800 kms)
Start time will be between 17:00 and 20:00 hours at the Glen Nevis Visitors Centre, near Fort William, Scotland. Teams will climb by a designated route (without short cuts), to the trig point on Ben Nevis summit, and return by the same route. Teams for safety reasons must all keep within 10 metres of each other and walk at the pace of the slowest. With darkness approaching, teams will clear through a base control, prior to their overnight journey to Wasdale in the English Lake District. To strongly discourage the urge to rally, teams will be allowed a generous six hours to reach a holding point at Greengarth Business Centre. Penalties, even disqualification will be considered for anyone breaking recognised speed limits and driving without consideration, or on the limit, for narrow roads etc. A proven allowance will then be made for each and every team, to travel to Wasdale Head, arriving after first light, to start the second peak. Climbing by a designated route to the summit trig point of Scafell and return via the same route down the mountain.
After the drive to Snowdonia, North Wales, the teams will not be allowed to start the last mountain, (from Pen~y~Pass) until five hours has elapsed since leaving Wasdale Head checkpoint.
The route up Snowdon is via the Pyg track. At the summit, a team’s time for the Challenge is taken.
The team will receive there medals according to the appropriate finish time: Under 24 hrs - Bronze, under 22 hrs - Silver, under 20 hrs - Gold & under 17 1/2 hrs - Platinum).
CAUTION The walk is considered strenuous, as it covers over 20 miles of high terrain and includes 10,000 feet of ascent. The strains of participation and sleep deprivation must be considered.
Individuals will be required to complete a ‘Health Declaration Form’ and with sensible preparation and
training, it is quite possible for the majority of teams to achieve a Sub 24 hour Challenge, without running or breaking any imposed, (or temporary) speed limits. All that is required is a steady and consistent effort, maintain momentum and you will enjoy.
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