A Single Step

                                                                   
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” - Laozi

Chinese philosopher Laozi recognised the challenge of embarking on a great venture.  That first step is the hardest to take, and it’s invariably triggered by a flash of inspiration.  From then on the hard work, the 99% perspiration, takes over. 

I have completed a journey of a thousand miles: in the summer of 2011 I rode an elliptical bike from John O’Groats to Land’s End, setting a new world record.  Before this I completed an Ironman, 17 months after a near-fatal ski accident and less than a year after I finally put my wheelchair away for good. 

I asked previously ‘what can I do’?  That is what I can do. 

I am very proud of these achievements.  But to inspire others to take on their own 1000-mile journeys will take my biggest challenge yet. 

The Arch to Arc.