Andy Greenwell's Epic Cloud 9 Challenge Raises Over £4,000 for St Oswald's Hospice

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Determined to test his physical endurance, Andy Greenwell from Newcastle is undertaking nine epic challenges - running, swimming, and cycling across the world over seven months - for a cause close to his heart. As part of his 'Cloud 9 challenge,' Andy is completing a series of marathons, triathlons, and Ironmans in the UK and abroad, including the Great North Run this September. Having reached the half-way point, Andy has raised over £4,000 for St Oswald's Hospice.

Key Takeaways:

  • Andy Greenwell, a 38-year-old from Newcastle, is undertaking the 'Cloud 9 challenge,' a series of nine epic physical challenges across the world over seven months, to raise funds for St Oswald's Hospice.
  • The challenges include marathons, triathlons, and Ironmans, with the longest run being a 100-mile ultramarathon in August, covering a total distance of over 1,000 miles and involving various sports, including running, swimming, and cycling.
  • Andy has raised over £4,000 so far and aims to complete the challenges in seven months, with the London Marathon on September 7 being the final event.
  • Andy has completed challenges in the UK and abroad, including Ironman 70.3 Valencia, Ironman 70.3 Da Nang, Edinburgh Marathon, and Castle to Castle Ultra, Lancashire, with the most challenging event being the Edinburgh Marathon.
  • Andy has been supported by his work, National Building & Maintenance Solutions, which has carried out various fundraisers for St Oswald's Hospice, including an 140-mile coast-to-coast cycle ride on a Peloton bike and a music festival in Benwell.
  • The idea for the 'Cloud 9' challenge began 18 months ago with a group of friends, and Andy has since dropped out of work four days a week to focus on his training, which involves up to 18 hours a week.

Statistics:

  • Andy has raised over £4,000 for St Oswald's Hospice as part of his 'Cloud 9 challenge.'
  • He has completed challenges in the UK and abroad, including Spain, Vietnam, and the Netherlands, covering a total distance of over 1,000 miles.
  • The longest run of the challenge is the 100-mile ultramarathon in Lancashire, which will take place on July 19.
  • Andy's training regime involves up to 18 hours a week of training, including running, swimming, and cycling.

Sources:

  • ChronicleLive
  • Just Giving