Ill Concieved Plans Poorly executed

We did it!

After months of planning and training we finally took part in the One.Tel Hebridean Challenge. None of us really knew what was in store for us when we arrived in Stornoway as extreme challenge virgins, but by the following Friday we were fully fledged adventure racers… wizened and hardened by experience.

Those who were following the 5 day race on the website will know that Team One.Tel came stone last. BUT we are all very happy with our performance and recognise that the learning curve was too steep, and the deep end too deep for us to have a crack at being competitive.

We have undertaken a journey from the Isle of Lewis to Barra by human power and on the way we visited pain, excitement, disappointment, elation, tears, laughter, exhaustion and sleep deprivation. What's more, we picked up a couple of injuries along the way but still managed to keep the pace. We supported each other and kept each other going through the ups and downs. A very special thanks to Captain 'we're gonna kick some ass' Silva who has a gift for lifting team spirits and keeping morale and motivation at high levels… Tim, we could never have done it without you!

This was so much more than an athletic exercise in getting from A to B in the fastest possible time. For us it was about a team of people learning to pull together in adverse conditions, using the team's skills and strengths to work as one to achieve our goal. We mixed in with the best and saw it through to the end. Along the way we where praised by teams and organisers alike for our plucky attitude and team spirit. Having a fantastic time was a bonus; coming last was immaterial; finishing with a smile was everything!