Mark Wilkinson

700k Cycle Ride Across Vietnam

As promised I am ready to update on my training program, and For those who have donated I thank you for your extreme generosity, Just as a reminder, I am going to cycle 700k across Vietnam to raise money for Alzheimer’s, and I have set my target at seven thousand pounds.

My training was going very well,

Week commencing 1st March I was swimming most mornings and in the Gym most evenings, not cutting back on the food and booze intake but going for it at the Gym,

Week commencing 8th March I added cycling to my training plan (good idea) and I was up to 45 minutes at level 15 on the exercise bike in the gym (watching TV)

Friday 12th I decided to do a leg program I have done lots of times before, but with some heavier weights,

Saturday 13th woke up in agony with a bad back,

Monday15th Tuesday 16th Wednesday 17th I have had 3 one hour long sessions with the Physio trying to get me from a stoop position to standing straight.

They say no pain no gain ,, well I have had 12 months of pain in 5days so hopefully its all behind me. The good news is I have lost 7lbs and invested in a pair of cycle shorts

If you have not got round to donating yet please donate, its for a good cause, don’t wait for sport relief or Pudsey bear, donate now to some one you know and can relate to.

So please dig deep and donate now and just follow the link . http://www.justgiving.com/mark-wilkinson

Many thanks in advance for your continued interest, generosity and support.. (next update I will add a few pictures)

Mark Wilkinson