Over five days, Josh Llewellyn Jones swam 21 miles, cycled over 200 miles and then ran from London to Cardiff. An incredible challenge, named 5Days4CF, in which Josh highlighted the benefits of exercise for people with cystic fibrosis. Josh has cystic fibrosis and has set up the charity CF Warriors encouraging children with the condition… Read More
Photographs taken during the 4-day 5in55 mountain challenge for Tŷ Hafan. On day 1 we left the hospice early in the morning on a 12 hour drive up to our base near the start of the Ben Nevis trail. Other 5in55 galleries: Ben Nevis (5th July 2018) Scafell Pike (6th July 2018) Snowdon (6th July… Read More
Photographs taken during the 4-day 5in55 mountain challenge for Tŷ Hafan. Ben Nevis was the first and highest mountain of the challenge. After spending a few hours in Fort William and filling our stomachs with a big breakfast, we were ready to start the challenge. Walked: 11.5 miles; Elevation gained: 1575m; Time take: 6 hrs… Read More
Photographs taken during the 4-day 5in55 mountain challenge for Tŷ Hafan. After driving down from Ben Nevis overnight, we reached the base of Scafell Pike in the early hours of 6th July. It was the start of a very long day. Walked: 6.3 miles; Elevation gained: 991m; Time taken: 4 hrs 5 mins; Other 5in55… Read More
Photographs taken during the 4-day 5in55 mountain challenge for Tŷ Hafan. It was great to be back in Wales, but the drive from Scafell Pike had taken far longer than expected. Now it was time to conquer the highest peak in our home country, Snowdon in the Snowdonia National Park. Walked: 9.8 miles; Elevation gained:… Read More
Photographs taken during the 4-day 5in55 mountain challenge for Tŷ Hafan. We had arrived at the hostel late the previous night, but managed to get a few hours sleep. However, the first three mountains had taken their toll. There were some very sore legs and blistered feet. It was the final day and there were… Read More
Photographs taken during the 4-day 5in55 mountain challenge for Tŷ Hafan. Four down and one to go. Pen-y-Fan was by far the easiest, but there were some weary and sore bodies among us. Under beautiful blue skies, we walked to the top and celebrated at the peak. The challenge was done and in just over… Read More
On the 29th and 30th September 2018, I witnessed and photographed an incredible feat of human physical and mental strength. Josh Llewellyn-Jones lifted one million kilograms of weight in 22 hours and 10 minutes. What makes it even more incredible is that Josh has cystic fibrosis. I stayed for the whole 22 hours as I… Read More