My name is Mark Parsons I'm a 49 year old who is hoping he is still in his mid-life crisis!! (rather than the male menopause). I have decided to try and raise some money for the Steeple Church Development Fund. Having been inspired by Mark Beaumont a fellow Dundonian. I came up with the idea of cycling around Scotland as it makes a change from John o' Groats to Land's End. I only found out later it was further and far more hilly!! I will be travelling a total of 1196 miles over a period of 17 days, an average of 70 miles per day. The total additive height attained over the whole trip is 31927 meters, which is equivalent to 3.6 times up Mount Everest - from sea level. Please help me by following me exploits and leaving me cheery messages and telling others about it. If you want to make a pledge all the better and thanks so much for your support. All the money pledged will go to the Steeple Development Project

Thursday, 26 May 2011

Well folks - cycled from Helmsdale to Nairn - I'll not bore you with the weather - no change. Legs were on form today - must be getting fit enough to cycle around Scotland !!! - averaged 13.6mph -Mr Motivator was a little more happy with my efforts.

I found I can sing "Guide me oh though great Jehovah" in a tempo that helps me up the hills, Had plenty of practice, the only downside is that it causes a reaction from Mr. Motivator who speeds up further to get away from me. But I have always had the feeling of God being on this trip with me - wonderful.

I would like to thank everyone for posting on the blog and for your support it has really been great.

We met Ken Morley today for the last 15miles and were are now at his house being spoiled rotten (love him)

Off for tea now - I think I will start singing "Homeward Bound" and my karaoke favourite "The long and winding road...."

God BLess
Mark
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5 comments:

  1. Hannah Forbes26 May 2011 at 19:42

    Well done you if you made it through Monday the rest will be easy!

    Remember to stretch

    Hannah F (and Doug)

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  2. Opening_Doors26 May 2011 at 20:49

    Homeward bound ..... homeward bound ... well done Mark! We're glad you're being "spoiled rotten" at Ken's ... you deserve it! All the best for the last three laps!
    John and Gill

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  3. Anonymous26 May 2011 at 21:07

    Nearly home now dude. Chemistry wasn't brilliant but I'm finished exams now and will be joining you on sunday from.......carnoustie?

    Hope you are having a lovely time with Ken and rest up for tomorrow. Only THREE MORE DAYS!!

    Danielle xx

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  4. Anonymous27 May 2011 at 00:20

    One the homeward run now love. Always my fastest part of any walk!!!. Well done. You are a star. Kate XX

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  5. Steve K27 May 2011 at 07:08

    Where's the wind and rain?!?!? ;-)

    Looks great. May have to try it myself, sometime. In the car.

    Steve

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