London to Edinburgh Challenge for Cystic Fibrosis

In April 2016 I will be setting off from London and running all the way up the country to Edinburgh, completing back to back "ultra" marathons.

With a daily mileage of over 40 miles and a total distance of 400 miles its certainly going to take its toll on the body and in particular the legs

The challenge will take place over just ten days and hopes to achieve the following:

Raise awareness of the challenges people living with Cystic Fibrosis suffer everyday

Raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Charity through generous public donations for vital on    going research to help people living with Cystic Fibrosis and their families

Highlight the charity Cystic Fibrosis and the great work it does nationally

Why ?

Every week 5 babies are born with Cystic Fibrosis a genetic disorder that it passed on through the genes when two people carry a certain gene type reproduce

Children and Adults with Cystic Fibrosis have difficulties digesting food and struggle with even the basic essential of breathing. Cystic Fibrosis causes a sticky mucus membrane to develop on the digestive tract and lungs meaning a life in and out of hospital and constant medication. This causes a shortened life expectancy and daily upheaval not only for people with CF but the parents and loved ones living with suffers.

Yes the challenge will be incredibly tough and cause a lot of discomfort for ten days, but after ten days I can go back to "normal life" and my blisters will heal.

Cystic Fibrosis suffers don't get that choice, and have to live their lives with all the problems the condition causes every single day

If you can offer the challenge or the charity help in any form, financial or otherwise do so via the following methods

http://londontoedinburghforcysticfibrosis.co.uk

Location

Charing Cross, London, United Kingdom to Edinburgh Castle

Organiser

Chris Morley

Hempstead, United Kingdom

Well I would say I was just a pretty average guy, kids, house, car, job.... but then some others wouldn't !

I love a challenge and ever since a life changing event in 2012 I tried the theory about always saying YES to pretty much anything, and its taken me to some really great places and I've met some really fantastic people along the way.

To running up mountains, swimming in seas and having literally no skin left on feet I've done a lot and what is more important got the medals and the scars to prove it !

I run my own running coaching company trying to share some of the enjoyment I get from the feeling of having to get down the stairs on bum in the mornings sometimes.

Keep myself busy with "the next" challenge.... whilst aways trying to juggle work, family and home.

So yeah just an average guy, with a pas