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30 May 2009 126 MILE TEAM CROSS THE FINISH LINE
The 126 Mile Challenge team completed the final leg of their challenge this weekend, walking the Wessex 100 Mile walk. The three challengers, Greg Mulholland MP, Councillor Ryk Downes and Martin Rivett all finished the challenge in less than the 48 hours allowed. Greg completed the walk in 38 hours and 24 minutes, Ryk in 44 hours and 8 minutes and Martin in 47 hours and 15 minutes. The challengers previously ran the Belfast Marathon and finishing the Wessex 100 marks the successful completion of the challenge which was launched to raise money for three local charities: Kidz in Kampz, Wheatfields Hospice and the Special Equipment Fund for Wharfedale Hospital. All three paid tribute to those who had supported them during the challenge and thanked the hundreds of people who have donated money so far. They were especially helped by the "126 Mile Partners" who have contributed logistical support and equipment. These were: Leeds Metropolitan University, Up and Running, Jet2.com, Jaguar, Bulldog Sports. The team want to raise as much money as possible for charity and are still hoping to secure last minute sponsorship from any interested parties. Anybody who is interested in sponsoring the trio can find more details on their website www.126milechallenge.co.uk Greg said: "It was gruelling at times but the support staff did an excellent job and I would like to thank them. "I would also like to thank all the people who have kindly donated money to the three very worthy causes. It is for these causes that we have been able to keep going when things were getting tough. Ryk Downes: "The Wessex 100 is a challenging event and crossing the finishing line was a real buzz. It is an amazing feeling to know you have completed what is a real test of endurance." Martin Rivett: "After all the effort we put into the challenge, not to mention my poor sore feet, we want to make sure it was worth it by raising a good amount for our three excellent charities. Any last minute sponsorship would be very much appreciated!"
15 May 2009 JIMMY SAVILE BACKS 126 MILE CHALLENGERS
Greg Mulholland MP for Leeds North West met Sir Jimmy Savile on Monday at the Royal Armouries to discuss Greg's progress in the 126 challenge along side fellow challengers Martin Rivett and Cllr Ryk Downes. Sir Jimmy was fascinated to hear about how the trio were getting on with their challenge and met them to congratulate them on their success in the Belfast marathon and to wish them well for the second leg of their challenge, a 100 mile walk to be completed within 48 hours. Greg and his fellow challengers are raising money for three local charities - Holt Park based charity Kids in Kampz, Wheatfields Hospice in Headingley and the Wharfedale Hospital Special Equipment Fund. Donations can be made online at www.126milechallenge.co.uk or by cheques made payable to 126 mile challenge and returned to Greg's office at 12 Holt Park Centre, Leeds, LS16 7SR. Commenting, Greg said; "It was really nice of Sir Jimmy to come out and see us, he's a Leeds icon and I am grateful that he has taken such a keen interest in the challenge." Cllr Downes said; "I don't know where he gets his energy from! He could probably do the 100 mile walk with us and still have energy to spare." Martin Rivett, Leeds Metropolitan University, said; "What a character, he has raised lots of money for charity before by running marathons and things; I hope Jim can fix it for us to raise much more for our chosen charities!" 9 May 2009 LEEDS RHINOS CONGRATULATE MULHOLLAND ON MARATHON SUCCESS Leeds Rhinos have offered their congratulations to their local MP, Greg Mulholland after he completed the first leg of his 126 mile challenge this weekend when he finished 165th in the Belfast Marathon. Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield said; “Greg has always been a great supporter of the Rhinos and we are happy to back him on in this tough challenge. It is for three great local charities so it is nice that people will be able to see their sponsorship money being used in their own communities as well." 5 May 2009 26 MILES & 385 YARDS DOWN.....100 MILES TO GO
Greg Mulholland MP and the Carnegie 126 Challenge Team successfully completed Leg 1 of the 126 Mile Challenge by finishing the Belfast City Marathon. All 3 team members completed the course, Greg in 3h18min, Councillor Ryk Downes in 4h53min and Martin Rivett from Leeds Met Uni in 5h45min. Now that the first leg of their challenge has been successfully completed the trio can concentrate on the next leg of the challenge, a 100 mile hike due to start on the 23rd May. The challenge is intended to raise money for three local charities; Kidz in Kampz, Wheatfields Hospice and the Special Equipment Fund for Wharfedale Hospital. Greg, Ryk and Martin all thanked Leeds Metropolitan University for being a main sponsor, Jet2.com who provided the flights and Up and Running and Bulldog Sports who provided the team with running equipment. Commenting, Greg said; "It is a fantastic sense of achievement especially after we have all put so much hard work into it. Most importantly we have managed to raise money for three such worthwhile causes." Martin Rivett commented; "There is still time for people to sponsor us and donate to the three charities, I'm hopeful we can take our total sponsorship fund even higher and provide valuable funds to these local good causes." Cllr Ryk Downes added; "We are now all focused on preparing for the Wessx 100. It will be a tough challenge but finishing the marathon has provided us all with a massive boost." 28 April 2009 JAGUAR ADD THEIR SUPPORT TO CARNEGIE 126 MILE CHALLENGE Jaguar have stepped in to support the Carnegie 126 Mile Challenge by providing a Jaguar vehicle to support the team in getting to the Wessex Hundred and for training events. Jaguar are a partner of Leeds Metropolitan University. Greg Mulholland MP commented; "We are delighted that Jaguar are supporting the Carnegie 126 Mile Challenge and helping us get to events this will really help the Challenge team with our endeavours and help us raising money for our excellent charities" 18 April 2009 126 CHALLENGE TEAM COMPLETE 50 MILE WOLDSMAN & QUALIFY FOR THE HUNDRED! The 126 Mile Challenge Team all successfully completed 'The Woldsman', a 50 mile challenge event in the Yorkshire Wolds on Saturday 18 April. "We are delighted that we all successfully completed this excellent event. We really enjoyed crossing the finish line together and are now looking forward to the hundred." "We want to thank East Yorkshire LDWA and all the volunteers for organising a great event and for looking after us so well at every checkpoint, this made it so much easier to complete it". 4/5 April 2009
CARNEGIE 126 MILE CHALLENGE TEAM DO FIRST OVERNIGHT WALK
The 126 Mile Challenge team completed their first through the night walk with a 44 mile starting in Pool and walking through Adel Woods, through Cookridge, over the Chevin then through Menston before undertaking a full circuit of Ilkley Moor and returning to Otley.
28 March 2009 CARNEGIE 126 MILE CHALLENGE JOIN LEEDS MET WALKING GROUP TO TACKLE The 126 Mile Challenge team joined a Leeds Met Walking Group trip and successfully tackled the famous Yorkshire 3 Peaks walk in the Yorkshire Dales. The walk which starts at Horton-in-Ribblesdale and climbs Ingleborough, Greg Mulholland MP commented;
“It was great that the Leeds Met Walking Group welcomed us to join them on one of their outings. “They tackled the walk the usual way, anticlockwise and we did it the other way so we would meet in the middle. “It was good to meet up again for a pint afterwards to toast the completion of the walk!”
27 March 2009
Challenge Launched!!
The Carnegie '126 Mile Challenge' was launched at 2:30pm on Friday 27th March at the Leeds Metropolitan University Headingley campus. The team undertaking the challenge is Local MP Greg Mulholland (pictured center front), Otley & Yeadon Councillor and Vice-Chair of Metro Cllr Ryk Downes (left front) and Martin Rivett (right front) of Leeds Metropolitan University. The challengers will be raising money for three local charities, The Wharfedale Hospital Special Medical Equipment Fund, Kidz in Kampz in Holt Park and Wheatfields Hospice in Headingley. Wasim Hussain (picutured back right)from Sue Ryder Care and Joan Ramsden a trustee of Kidz in Kampz (back left) attended the launch. The challenge is supported by three local organisations: Leeds Metropolitan University, Up and Running - a specialist shop selling running equipment based in West Park - and Jet 2.com, who are providing the team with return flights to Belfast. Commenting Greg said: "This is the biggest physical challenge I have ever undertaken. I came up with the idea of this some time ago and am delighted that with the support of our event partners we are going to attempt this. We are hoping people will sponsor us and help us raise as much money as we can for these three excellent local charities." Councillor Ryk Downes said: "I have done marathons before and long walks, but this will be an even greater challenge, but I am confident that if we train hard we can complete the challenge and support these three important charities." Martin Rivett of Leeds Metropolitian University added: "We're all very excited about the prospect of undertaking this unique challenge and I am looking forward to the two events and raising as much money as we can." 26 March 2009 INJURY WORRY FOR MP Greg Mulholland MP, one of the team of three undertaking the Carnegie 126 Mile Challenge, has strained a calf muscle during a 19 mile training run. Greg has been advised to rest the leg and pull out of marathon training for a few days. Greg commented;
“I am very disappointed to strain a muscle at this stage but this is where I will benefit on the advice and support of the team at Leeds Met. “I am frustrated but will listen to what our training team and the physio say and hope to get back to running soon.”
23 March 2009
JET 2 BECOME 126 MILE CHALLENGE PARTNER
Leeds Bradford Airport based low cost airline Jet2.com have announced they are backing the Carnegie 126 Mile Challenge.
Jet2.com are very kindly flying the three team members to Greg Mulholland MP, the MP for Greg commented;
“We are delighted that Jet2.com have agreed to be a 126 Challenge Partner and we are most grateful that they have agreed to fly the team to This generous support will enable us to maximise the money we can raise for the three excellent charities.”
20 March 2009
Specialist running shop Up and Running, based in Up and Running, who provide specialist running equipment and advice, are backing the 126 Mile Challenge team by providing the running shoes they will use in the Belfast Marathon and advice on how to complete the marathon. Greg Mulholland MP said;
“It is great news that our local running shop, Up and Running, is a challenge partner and we are very grateful for their support. “They help hundreds of people with running events and marathons each year and their expert advice will be a real help to the team as we take on the running leg of the challenge."
16 March 2009 The charities who will benefit from the Carnegie 126 Mile Challenge have been announced. The three charities will be :
· Wheatfields Hospice Wheatfields cares for people with life-limiting illnesses, their families and loved ones. The team provides care for people not only in the hospice, but also in the community and in the patients own homes. Wheatfields Hospice is a Specialist Palliative Care Unit. This means that it's purpose is to enrich the quality of life of those living with, or affected by, a serious illness through the highly specialised skills of an experienced and caring team. · Kids in Kampz Kids in Kampz is a small community charity based in · The Wharfedale Special Medical Equipment Fund The Wharfedale Special Medical Equipment Fund was founded in 1980 to provide To sponsor the 126 Mile Challenge Team and support these excellent local charities go to the donate page.
LEEDS MET UNIVERSITY TO SUPPORT 126 MILE CHALLENGE.
Martin Rivett, a lecturer/ The university, The UK Centre for Coaching Excellence, will provide the training and fitness support for the team from their sports science team based at the Carnegie Centre for Sports Performance and Wellbeing. The university will organise and provide organisational and logistical support for the challenge. Greg Mulholland MP commented;
“I am delighted that With their expertise it will make a huge difference in giving us the best chance of completing the challenge. I look forward to working with them to make the Carnegie 126 Mile Challenge a successful one”.
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