Darth Bear

I’m happy with 54!!!
Whilst you lucky people were watching The Old Firm game the other week I was trudging over the Yorkshire 3 Peaks getting my last bit of training in, listening to it on the radio. My, them 2 hours were pain free and joyful. It would be another 10hrs till I got home to watch the recorded version in full.
Myself and 5 ex comrades will be competing in the Cateran Yomp, (rural Perthshire), 54 miles in under 24 hours for The ABF (Army Benevolent fund) the Soldiers Charity 8/9th June. It’s also their 75th Anniversary this year. The ABF supports/works with the Erskine Veterans and I believe donated £150.000 this year.
This is my 4th and though I suffer for weeks afterwards, you should see some of the others who would make you stomach turn, toenails falling off and blisters the size of your fist. I never tire of this event but realise I’ve only got a couple more in me.
2016: We finished in the top 100 out of 1200, how I don’t know, I’m guessing as we didn’t know the route or where we stood in the field.
2017: It rained for 22hrs and 32mins and I were solo is all I remember. My daughter popping by for support, 36 mile checkpoint starving, “what they got for food“…”it’s alright dad, we’ve eaten”.        
2018: My proudest moment, passing over the finish line with my daughter. A girly girl who went through all the emotions and more but never gave up. Giving me the funniest moment unintentionally at the 50 mile point whilst we sat down next to a veteran amputee (leg) who’s pain killers weren’t working anymore. I nodded to her in his direction as to why we were here, hoping to get that last bit of energy she had left as she was on empty. (Her) “My blisters are worse dad” (me) “he’s only got one leg” (her) “that’s beside the point”. She’s doing it again this year.
2019: To be continued:
 
http://fundraising.soldierscharity.org/stevegillespie 
 
Thanks to anyone who sponsored me and all the other charities you greatly donate. Please remove if unsuitable admin.

You never lose it, maybe just a little slower now. 😉

Another magnificent effort from @Darth Bear and every Bear and Bearette that has supported him.
I'm a couple weeks away from being able to donate, sorry. 
Word as my honour, I will.

Been growing a beard over the winter for a few years now to see how much mud I can get in it 
Back to my clean shaven baby face now 
Thanks for all the donations folks it is much appreciated. 

I have genuinely done something similar, it hurts 

I'm off to live in a place with bears, wolves and wild pigs 
Will be fun seeing the reactions of people coming across me in the woods on the side of the mountains as I chop wood 

I have genuinely done something similar, it hurts 

I'm off to live in a place with bears, wolves and wild pigs 
Will be fun seeing the reactions of people coming across me in the woods on the side of the mountains as I chop wood 

Been growing a beard over the winter for a few years now to see how much mud I can get in it 
Back to my clean shaven baby face now 
Thanks for all the donations folks it is much appreciated. 

I have genuinely done something similar, it hurts 

I'm off to live in a place with bears, wolves and wild pigs 
Will be fun seeing the reactions of people coming across me in the woods on the side of the mountains as I chop wood 

Been growing a beard over the winter for a few years now to see how much mud I can get in it 
Back to my clean shaven baby face now 
Thanks for all the donations folks it is much appreciated. 

Been growing a beard over the winter for a few years now to see how much mud I can get in it 
Back to my clean shaven baby face now 
Thanks for all the donations folks it is much appreciated. 

I'm off to live in a place with bears, wolves and wild pigs 
Will be fun seeing the reactions of people coming across me in the woods on the side of the mountains as I chop wood 

I have genuinely done something similar, it hurts 

Cheers folks for all the support. 
I have always said that what I go through running these things is nothing compared to what the people we are trying to help have been through. The fact that my work will add to any funds that we raise is a bonus so a big thanks to you all for for your help in making the buggers pay 
This will be the last time that I will be able to get DHL to contribute and could possibly be my last Tough Mudder so hopefully we smash the target. 

Cheers folks for all the support. 
I have always said that what I go through running these things is nothing compared to what the people we are trying to help have been through. The fact that my work will add to any funds that we raise is a bonus so a big thanks to you all for for your help in making the buggers pay 
This will be the last time that I will be able to get DHL to contribute and could possibly be my last Tough Mudder so hopefully we smash the target. 

Cheers folks for all the support. 
I have always said that what I go through running these things is nothing compared to what the people we are trying to help have been through. The fact that my work will add to any funds that we raise is a bonus so a big thanks to you all for for your help in making the buggers pay 
This will be the last time that I will be able to get DHL to contribute and could possibly be my last Tough Mudder so hopefully we smash the target. 

Cheers folks for all the support. 
I have always said that what I go through running these things is nothing compared to what the people we are trying to help have been through. The fact that my work will add to any funds that we raise is a bonus so a big thanks to you all for for your help in making the buggers pay 
This will be the last time that I will be able to get DHL to contribute and could possibly be my last Tough Mudder so hopefully we smash the target. 

Cheers folks for all the support. 
I have always said that what I go through running these things is nothing compared to what the people we are trying to help have been through. The fact that my work will add to any funds that we raise is a bonus so a big thanks to you all for for your help in making the buggers pay 
This will be the last time that I will be able to get DHL to contribute and could possibly be my last Tough Mudder so hopefully we smash the target. 

Cheers folks for all the support. 
I have always said that what I go through running these things is nothing compared to what the people we are trying to help have been through. The fact that my work will add to any funds that we raise is a bonus so a big thanks to you all for for your help in making the buggers pay 
This will be the last time that I will be able to get DHL to contribute and could possibly be my last Tough Mudder so hopefully we smash the target. 

Cheers folks for all the support. 
I have always said that what I go through running these things is nothing compared to what the people we are trying to help have been through. The fact that my work will add to any funds that we raise is a bonus so a big thanks to you all for for your help in making the buggers pay 
This will be the last time that I will be able to get DHL to contribute and could possibly be my last Tough Mudder so hopefully we smash the target. 

Cheers folks for all the support. 
I have always said that what I go through running these things is nothing compared to what the people we are trying to help have been through. The fact that my work will add to any funds that we raise is a bonus so a big thanks to you all for for your help in making the buggers pay 
This will be the last time that I will be able to get DHL to contribute and could possibly be my last Tough Mudder so hopefully we smash the target. 

I had a load of fun will update you later when @govanblue is ready but basically the same deal as last year where any funds raised will be matched up to £600 so a little bonus thrown in. I think that photos will have to wait a week or two 

I had a load of fun will update you later when @govanblue is ready but basically the same deal as last year where any funds raised will be matched up to £600 so a little bonus thrown in. I think that photos will have to wait a week or two 

@govanblue you need to get something started