Neil Adam Cancer Research Fund

I'm delighted to say that Rob and I crossed the finish line at John O'Groats on 4th July, bang on schedule. We didn't expect the last day to be as tough as it was, but Mother Nature unleashed an almighty gale in our faces which meant for slow progress and frequent stops. However, we had enough energy to make it to the end, and celebrate with the best fish and chips ever (Seaview Hotel), and a soupcon of champagne before heading South in the motorhome. It really was the experience of a lifetime and we're delighted that so many friends and family have recognised the effort involved and supported Neil's chosen charity with generous donations.

Hi all thanks so much for all your kind donations! I completed the 10k run in the SCORCHING Cardiff heat on Saturday in less than 50mins so really pleased with that! Well done to Andy & Rob too! Keep up the good work! Emily

This is the first time we've had 5 minutes and an internet connection, it's been so busy ! Pleased to say that Rob and I are in fine form and looking forward to another day of excellent weather in the Scottish Highlands. I've been surprised that leg muscles have been fine, as have energy levels due to consuming an extra 4,000 calories per day ! Rob hasn't had any aches and pains, but I've had a couple of gripes which are just like the ones I had in training, but slightly worse (left hand numbness, bum pain and I'm taking it easy on both knees). Still, these are minor details and all part of the challenge ! We've been incredibly lucky with the weather. We've only worn waterproofs twice so far, and had to slap on the factor 30 most days. Wish us luck for the last 3 days, and follow the route details and location photos on www.sports-tracker.com which can be accessed via my Twitter page LEJOG2011. Cheers, Andy & Rob

After nine months of training, modifying the bike and planning the route our time has nearly come to mount our carbon / aluminium steeds and get on with it. The weather is going to play a big part in the trip, with the presence of a South Westerly wind and an absence of rain adding to the enjoyability (we hope !). We're cycling over Wimbledon fortnight so can guarantee rain on several days I think ! I'll be doing my best to avoid knee problems, I had a few physio sessions a month ago to strengthen my Vastus Medialis, the relative weakness thereof was causing a knee cap misalignment and a bit of irritiation after a few hours of pedalling. I'll be especially careful in Cornwall and Devon not to go too mad on the hills as early problems would be a disaster ! The last two 60 mile hilly rides have been fine though. Watch this space for some photos and words if I can get online. Follow progress on Twitter ( LEJOG2011) . Thanks for all the support. Andy

Neil, Linda and family wish to congratulate the fund raisers and give a huge thanks for the generous donations and messages of support that have flooded in. We're 25% of the way towards our fundraising target already and with three events still to complete we are very encouraged.