David Lucas, who lives in Chamonix and works for an estate agent in the Chamonix Valley, will run the Marathon du Mont Blanc for charity. Here's his message:
As some, but by no means all of you will be aware in 2 days time I will be running the Marathon du Mont Blanc, for the charity Help For Heroes. I served for a number of years with the British Army and so this charity is very important to me as it is to all serving and former members of the Armed Forces, their families and friends. This is even more poignant at the moment as my Regiment, The Grenadier Guards, is currently on active service in Afghanistan.
My aim is to run the Marathon in a similar way to Infantry training runs, which involves carrying a 20kg/44lb pack. As many of you will know the marathon is held over alpine tracks and trails and and involves ascents and descents of many thousands of feet. So, if you could spare five minutes, please look at my charity page where the marathon and what I plan to do is outlined in a little more detail. If inspired, please do follow the instructions and feel free to show your support, not for me but for the injured servicemen and women at whom this charity is aimed; I (and I am sure they) would be most grateful.
http://www.bmycharity.com/davidlucaschamonixmarathon
Here are the key stats:
Start: Chamonix Town, Alt 1035m. Finish: Planpraz, Brevent, Alt 2050m.
Total Ascent: 2500m/8250ft.
Thank you in advance for your time and support
David
