Sixty Activities in the Sixty Weeks
Before I turn 60!
My 'Sixty by Sixty' Sporting Challenge
September 2024 to November 2025
In the sixty weeks before my 60th birthday my challenge is to complete 60 swimming, cycling or running events (or any combination) from a 5k parkrun to individual Ironman distances. Walking and kayaking also allowed! It's any event that is published on-line (and not necessarily a competitive event - although most of them are!).
Hello - I'm Gary, and I live near Abergavenny in the beautiful 'Bannau Brycheiniog' National Park.
I enjoy running, cycling and (to some extent) swimming - and wanted to try and participate in 60 events in the 60 weeks before I turn 60.
I underwent open-heart surgery six-years ago and was fitted with a new aortic valve. I spent 6-months going through Cardiac Rehab, and as I approach 60 (and before the new heart valve wears out!) decided upon this new challenge.
The Events
Some of the Sixty Activities
- Cheltenham Triathlon
- Snowdon Marathon
- Pen-y-Fan Hike & Swim
- Man v Horse
- Bryn Bach Aquathlon
I want to complete a mixture of challenging swims, long cycling events, and runs of any distance from 5km to marathon distance.
My goal is to complete an Ironman distance in each of the Tri disciplines i.e 3.8km Swim, 180km Cycle, and a 42km marathon run (but not necessarily on the same day!)