Life begins at 70

I came up with the challenge of completing 700 miles for my 70th to raise £700 in aid of a local Haverfordwest charity. My friends and I raised £1,250 in the process, and I carried on walking to complete 1,000 in 100 days. Having got this far I then challenged myself to complete 2021 miles for 2021 which I completed on September 9th. Now I’ve started a November ‘Walk the Walk’ Challenge to all my friends, the idea being for all participants to set themselves a challenge to become fitter, motivated, more active and happier. Over 40 people are taking part with challenges ranging from getting up by 9am each day, Walking 250,000 steps; walking 90 miles for 90th year anniversary of Guide Dogs; swimming in the sea five times a week; cycling ten miles a day, dressing up as monks in a different location each day and many, many more. I am staggered by the response and what a busy but productive year my 70th has proved to be!

Lyn Sandall, Pembrokeshire