In 2021, on the shores of Ullswater, a spark was lit. It was there that our school was born, and where we first discovered the true meaning of Crew. Since those first days in the Lake District, we have grown, evolved, and welcomed new members into our fold, but we would not be who we are today without G28. As our pioneers, they didn’t just attend a school; they built one.
I have watched this cohort grow with immense pride, and as they now pour their hearts into their GCSEs, I wanted to find a way to honour their grit and resilience. Since you can’t get sponsored for sitting an exam, I’m heading back to where it all began…
On May 31st, I will be running the Montane Ullswater Way Ultra Marathon—a gruelling 55km (33 miles) encompassing the entire circumference of the lake plus 20km of peaks. I am doing this to practice what we preach: to prove that there is ‘more in us than we know’ and that hard work pays off. I am raising funds for Tiny Lives in honour of everything my crew and the entire G28 cohort have achieved over these transformative five years. Please join me in celebrating our pioneers and supporting this vital cause.
(This is me on Good Friday on a training run pointing over to Hallin Fell and our camp spot. I am hoping for better weather come May…)