Virtual challenges

Over the summer of 2021, I started taking part in a series of virtual challenges through The Conqueror.  For me, the challenges have been a brilliant motivator to becoming more active, especially after having a baby, and having missed out on several miles of walking to work and back, due to working from home and the COVID-19 situation.  I'm seeing the whole thing as an investment in my health, and so far it's an investment that is paying off - I find I actually want to go running, take extra lunchtime walks, and hit the treadmill and rowing machine.

I'm going to use this page as a repository, so I can keep track of the challenges I complete, the miles I've run, the time I've taken, and the all-important virtual postcards and medals.  See the full gallery online.


St. Francis' Way, Italy
Florence to Rome
312 miles
In progress




The Flower Route, Netherlands
Haarlem to Naaldwijk
41 miles
Completed: 5 January 2022






The Cabot Trail, Nova Scotia, Canada
Baddeck to Baddeck
185 miles
Completed: 20 December 2021






Côte d'Azur virtual challenge, France
Saint-Tropez - Menton
100 miles
Completed: 22 September 2021








English Channel virtual challenge, rowing
Dover to Cap Gris
21 miles
Completed 24 August 2021





Marathon to Athens virtual challenge, Greece
Marathon to Athens
26 miles
Completed 7 August 2021






The Inca Trail virtual challenge, Peru
Ollaytantambo to Machu Picchu
26 miles
Completed 1 August 2021





Hadrian's Wall virtual challenge, England
Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne to Bowness-on-Solway, Cumbria
90 miles
Completed 24 July 2021





Great Ocean Road virtual challenge, Victoria, Australia
Torquay to Allansford
149 miles
Completed: 23 June 2021





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