The ‘Magnificent 7’ SMP members will be putting all their recent training to use this weekend as their endurance challenge finally arrives. They will be raising money for the SMP through sponsorship and donations. Donations can also be made via the Localgiving link on the home page. Please come along and cheer them on.

Weekend Itinerary

Day 1 – Friday 8th June

  • 17:30-20:30 – Hyde Park Duathlon

5 mile run (Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens)

3 miles (lap of Hyde Park)

2.5 miles (1 lap around the Serpentine)

Day 2 – Saturday 9th June

  • 09:00-12:00 – Stair Climb Challenge on the Northern Line
  • 17 stations, over 2000 steps
  • 13:30-16:30 – Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP), Olympic Park
  • 2 mile route around the Olympic Park

Day 3 – Sunday 10th June

  • 09:30-12:00 – Boris Bike Challenge – Westminster, Zone 1 docking stations
  • Dock into as many stations as possible in 2 hours
  • 14:00-16:00 – Circle Line Half Marathon – Westminster
  • Run the whole of the Circle Line, from one station to the next – the twist? The yellow line on the platform has to be touched and a photo taken
  • 16:00 onwards – finish line at Temple station
  • After Party Somerset House (just by the finish line at Temple Station)