Three countries, over 10,000ft of climbing and 500 miles cycling in just 72 hours - that is the challenge that two teachers at Haileybury, along with four friends, are about to undertake in the name of charity.
Biology teacher Richard Williams and Economics teacher John Whitworth will attempt the Three Peaks Challenge for two charities, including HYT next month.
Starting on Wednesday, 1 June, they will attempt to climb the highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales by foot, then cycle between each peak, all within 72 hours.
John has already undertaken half Ironmans while Richard has done some of the hardest marathons in the world, so both men are used to physical endurance.
“Having done many different physical challenges, I dreamt up various new ones that would push us beyond the usual charity endeavours,” explains Richard.
The team’s fundraising target is £10,000. “This is quite a steep target but one which we think is realistic given the huge task involved and the physical pain we're going to go through – it’s worth £10 of anybody's money!”
If anyone would like to sponsor the team, please go to http://threepeakscycle.weebly.com/ for further information.