Oh er misses…Its that time of year again when we dust down those running shoes and get the bike out of the shed because the First Monster is back!
Once again this amazing event is taking place on the shores of Loch Ness with this years challenge taking place on Saturday 11th September 2010.
Now in its fourth year, the First Monster Challenge, is a 120km team relay duathlon around the shoreline of the famous Loch and has become one of Britain’s most talked about events.
In teams of four, with one running leg (approx 10k) and one cycle leg (approx 20k) for each person, it is a tough eight legged event but one that has attracted some famous faces. Nell McAndrew, Kyran Bracken, Alastair Campbell, Ben Fogle, Gavin Hastings and Liz McColgan are all ‘Monster’ veterans.
For more information or to guarantee your place in First Monster 2010, register now at www.firstmonster.com.
In 2009, First Monster Challenge competitors raised over £172,000 for charity. This year organiser FirstGroup is again encouraging Monster competitors to raise money for its charity partner, Save the Children and other good causes. Like everyone, charities have been badly affected by the current economic climate and so it is even more important to raise as much money as possible.
In the meantime, make sure you reserve your place at Britain’s most famous duathlon. September 11th is not that far away!
Yikes! Good luck..
