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Bobby finishes his run across Europe!
On Sunday 25th of September 2005
Bob finished his epic journey across Europe
at the Russian border. Exhausted, emotionally drained yet elated Bob
will now return to the U. K. and back to his next challenge....to find
out more check out the Europe run diary pages.
Run Across Europe 2005
Starting August 2nd 2005
RECORD ATTEMPT
sponsored by
www.ginsters.co.uk
From the Atlantic ocean in Portugal to the Russian border.
Support me as I attempt to run over 3000 miles in under 56 days,
I am also raising money for CHICKS again (Country Holidays For Inner City
Kids). It would be great if we could raise as much money as possible.
To find out more about CHICKS or to make a pledge please visit them at
www.chicks.org.uk
“The jump is so frightening
between where I am and where I want to be. But for all I may become, I
will close my eyes and leap!"
M.C. Hershey
Welcome
Hi! A very warm welcome to these pages documenting my record attempt for running 4300 miles across Europe. Much will happen as we cross 9 countries, starting when I fill my water bottle in the warm Atlantic Ocean just North of Lisbon (Portugal) before hopefully emptying half the water bottle on the Russian border. I am sure it will be a great adventure. We hope you enjoy following the run. We will update as often as possible. All the wonderful messages of support got us through the run across America- we would love to hear from everyone one again!
Anyway, let me introduce the motley crew who have the daunting task of looking after me during the journey across Europe
LUKE FOX (23, from Bodmin, Cornwall)
Responsibilities: Driver, Website, Photography, Videoing, Liaising with
the Media
Luke is a cracking lad who holds a degree in Marketing and PR. As a devoted
Plymouth Argyle supporter he obviously has a great sense of humour, is
really chilled out and cool under pressure. Good qualities for an adventure
like this. After the run Luke plans to go travelling to Australia for
a year.
CHRIS TROWBRIDGE (26, from Chippenham,
Wiltshire)
Responsibilities: Driver, Route finding, buying all our supplies, maintaining
the vehicle and all our other equipment.
Chris is my bro-in-law. A very committed Swindon Town fan (I won’t
hold that against you Chris) he has a degree in Business Studies. Like
Luke, Chris is extremely laid back, likes a joke and never gets in a flap.
Welcome on board mate!
AMY BROWN (28, my wife!)
We have managed to negotiate with Amy’s employers to give her time
off so that she can come for the whole journey. She will attempt to cycle
the whole way as well as providing much needed morale support.
DAN FROST (28, from London)
Dan is my best mate and will cycle for the first month alongside Amy.
A great lad.
DAYS |
DATE |
FROM |
TO |
COUNTRY |
| 1-4 | Aug 2nd -5th | Praia da Rocha | Salamanca | Portugal/Spain |
| 5-10 | Aug 6th-11th | Salamanca | San Sebastian | Spain |
| 11-24 | Aug 12th-25th | San Sebastian | Vireux Molhain | France |
| 25-26 | Aug 26th-27th | Vireux Molhain | Waimes | Belgium |
| 27-37 | Aug 28th – Sept 7th | Waimes | Slubice | Germany |
| 38-43 | Sept 8th – 13th | Slubice | Warsaw | Poland |
| 44-51 | Sept 14th – 21st | Warsaw | Rezekne | Poland/ Lithuania/ Latvia |
| 52-56 | Sept 22nd– 30th | Rezekne | Russian Border | Latvia/ Russia |
My feet are the most important part of me (apart from my mind). Here I am cutting my toenails during the 2004 Race Across America.
Let’s hope the run across Europe
is as successful as the Race Across America. Here I am at the finish in
Central Park celebrating with my wife Amy, and my magnificent support
of Rog, Jan, my wife Amy and sister Susan.
Why run across Europe?
…Why not? ‘In life we put up too many barriers. We are so afraid of failing we don’t try at all. Find courage or at least have a go. Chase your dreams and don’t let go of them.’
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