Elene Marsden, Member of the IP3 Peaks Team, Makes Mountains Out Of Molehills

 Local business woman, Elene Marsden with a team of 7 other climbers took part in the 3 Peaks Challenge last month, 5th-6th August. If you’ve never heard of the 3 Peaks Challenge, its climbing the 3 largest mountains in Britain ( Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon) in less than 24 hours. A big enough challenge in its own right but weather conditions and traffic holdups were additional factors to contend with.

Elene says that she had an extra challenge, the rest of her team mates were all males and ultra competitive! But she was determined to succeed and her training over the last 4 months paid off. Four of the eight team members managed to complete the 3 Peaks in 28 hours.

Elene said ” I realise now that this challenge was more than being physically fit, the mental preparation was essential too. Little did I realise I’d have to overcome my fear of walking across fast flowing streams and scrambling up scree slopes to get to the tops of those mountains”

Elene has already raised over £1600 for Suffolk Mind but she still has more money to raise. So if you’d like to support Elene, please visit www.justgiving.com/elene-marsden. Or come along to meet the 3 Peaks Team at their fund raising Race Night at St Clements Social Club on Friday 10th September at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £3 and include a free bet. Call Martin Hoskins for more information 07727485842.