Whitehorse Challenge – Team Nick and Ants

Nick and Ants are completing the Whitehorse Challenge, a teams challenge run as part of the Whitehorse Big Easy event. Teams have the dual challenge of splitting a 25km mountainbike and 18km mountain run with a fundraising challenge. Teams are required to raise $500 via this page, that will be distributed by the Waimate Rotary Club to local, regional, and national causes, including Kidscan, Centrecare, South Canterbury Hospice, Bushtown, and the Whitehorse Mountainbiking Club (for further track maintenance).

Anthony and Nick join the Challenge after a bit of dutch courage, plus some casual arm twisting (we’re told the internet and drinking don’t mix). Ants is the lead culprit. Having bought a bike for Christmas he’s finally decided he better act on his good intentions and get fit so he can keep up with his son in years to come. Apparently life as a desk jockey and avid sports viewer (on TV) doesn’t achieve the same outcomes! Nick meanwhile fondly remembers his glory days of running at school. While he now terms the sport more of a “plod”, he does branch out with the odd entry into so-called “fun runs”. The recipient of the arm twisting, his main suggestion was to find a faster runner. We’re sure he won’t disappoint though, and are looking to see what the team can produce! Show your support and chuck some money on their page.