Welcome to My Journey of Grit and Gratitude! 🌟

 Hello, wonderful souls!

If you know me, you're likely aware that I can be a bit wordy – especially when it comes to sharing stories and updates. Hence, this blog! A space where I can spill all the details about my journey toward conquering the Tough Mudder challenge and raising funds for a cause close to my heart.

Why a Blog?

Well, here's the thing: the updates on my JustGiving fundraising page are a bit like a tweet from a verbose tweeter (guilty as charged!). With a cap of 500 characters, I found myself needing more space to express the triumphs, trials, and everything in between.

The Backstory: Cancer, Recovery, and Rotator Cuff Shenanigans

Last year threw a curveball at me in the form of a cancer diagnosis. While I've managed to kick cancer to the curb (yay!), the aftermath left me with a significant loss of muscle mass. Now, I'm on a mission to rebuild and redefine my strength, starting with the recovery of a partially torn rotator cuff. Oh, the joys of aging and wear and tear!

Tough Mudder on the Horizon

As if that wasn't enough, I've got my eyes set on the Tough Mudder challenge. With the green light from the physio to hit the gym and start the upper body strength training, the excitement is real! This blog will be ground zero for all the muddy tales and training triumphs as I gear up for the adventure.

So, buckle up, lovely readers! This is where I spill the beans, share the highs and lows, and keep you in the loop with every twist and turn of my Tough Mudder and fundraising escapades.

Thanks for joining me on this journey of grit, gratitude, and a touch of verbosity. Let's do this!

Stay tuned for the muddy updates.

Cheers,

Russ

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