David’s race the Sun challenge raises £3,500 for charity

September 20, 2010

Earlier this month, Brakspear’s chief finance officer David Nathan took part in the annual ‘Race the Sun’ challenge in aid of children’s charity Action Medical Research.

Race the Sun is a triathlon style team challenge in the Lake District which, as its name suggests, has to be completed daybreak and sunset.  The three events are a 50-mile cycle ride, a climb to the summit of Helvellyn – England’s second-highest peak at 3,116ft – and, finally, a 2.5-mile canoe course on the Thirlmere reservoir.

David (pictured second from left) and his team of three  completed the challenge comfortably within daylight hours, taking  nine-and-a-half hours. They also raised an impressive £3,500 for Action Medical Research.

Reflecting on the day, David said, “This was a fantastic event – physically exhausting, mentally challenging but also exhilarating. Crossing the finish line felt very good after a day spent cycling, climbing or canoeing – it’s just a shame I couldn’t find a pint of Brakspear Bitter to celebrate with!”

Action Medical Research is the UK’s leading medical research charity dedicated to helping babies and children.